9 F EBRUARY - Grocott's Mail

2 NEWSElderly manfound deadand mutilatedABONGILE MGAQELWAA 60-year-old man was founddead and brutally mutilated nearhis home in L Street on Fridaymorning.Alfred “Dashman” Ntantisowas discovered by passersby nakedand lying on his back. His genitalsand chunks of flesh in his left thighwere missing. There were alsodeep wounds and missing flesh onhis left shoulder and his thigh bonewas exposed.An eyewitness who was walkingalong L Street to work called Ntantiso'sfamily to the scene. Ntantiso'ssister-in-law Phumla Sithole saidshe had not heard any noise theprevious night and was severelyshaken when someone told her thenews. “I could not believe it, I wasso shocked when my neighbourwoke me up that morning. I onlytook a glimpse of him and turnedback, it was too horrific.” Ntantiso'spants and shirt were found near hergate.“People say it could have beendogs, if that is true then it's finebut we would like to know what orwho did this. He was a kind man.His brother is a very sickly man, itwas hard for me to tell him that hisbrother had been killed,” added thevisiby bereft Sithole.She added that she had notheard any commotion the previousnight and it came as a surprise to allthe tenants living in her house. “Hehas a high pitched voice, if he hadcried everyone would have heardhis screams. It it were dogs, theywould have barked,” she said.When Grocott's Mail visited thescene of the crime there was soilcovering the areas where Ntantiso'sblood had been spilt.One of the first people on thescene was Joza resident NombuleloManeli who said there weremarks near that gate showing thatthere had been some sort of struggle.Police spokesperson, ConstablePhumlani Wayi said that Ntantiso'sbody has been taken to Port Elizabethfor a postmortem where theprocedure will be performed today.EMERGENCY NUMBERSAmbulance:............................ 10177Aids Helpline:............ 0800 012322AA Rescue: ................ 0800 111997Medical Rescue: ........ 0800 033007Grahamstown Childand Family Welfare: .. 046 636 1355Electricity: ................ 046 603 6036a/h 046 603 6000Eskom:...................... 086 003 7566Fire Brigade: ............ 046 622 4444Police: ...................... 046 603 9152Hi-Tec........................ 046 636 1660Raphael Centre: ........ 046 622 8831SPCA: ........................ 046 622 3233Traffic Services: ......... 046 603 6067Water: ........................ 046 603 6136Hospice: .................... 046 622 9661Settlers Hospital: ...... 046 622 2215Day Hospital: ............. 046 622 3033Fort England Hospital: 046 622 7003Legal Aid Board: ....... 046 622 9350Locksmith: ................ 082 556 9975or 046 622 4592Licencing:.................. 046 622 6087Grahamstown localtragically killedSARAH COHENODWA MBALOSERVING five years behind barswas not the only obstacle in LwandoCiliwe’s way to fulfilling his desires.But a little forethought may havesaved him a lot of pain.Lwando Ciliwe is a 27-year-oldman who lives in East London'sCambridge township. He was convictedof assault at the age of 16.After serving his sentence hewent to Ithembelihle High Schoolin Port Elizabeth and completed hismatric. Then he obtained four nationalcertificates from different institutionsin East London, includingparamedic, nursing and basic homecare. But the biggest challengearose when he started applying forjobs. He got the same response fromall government departments: wedo not employ people with criminalrecords.“When they first told me that Ifelt so embarrassed and ashamedof what I did because my peers werehired and I was left out.” He saidhe applied for nursing and policingposts, among others, and receivedthe same response.Ndiphe Pitana, a police officerat Mdantsane, said to him “once aCloudy with 60%rain. Wind strongsouth westerly.Temperature:Min 15 ◦ C, Max25°CTides:Low tide: 8.11amand 8.39pmHigh tide: 2.13amand 2.19pmCloudy. No wind.Temperature:Min 16°C, Max22 ◦ CTides:Low tide: 8.43amand 9.06pmHigh tide: 2.46amand 2.52pmSource: www.weathersa.co.za and www.satides.co.zaSunny. Windmoderate southwesterly.Temperature:Min 15 ◦ C, Max 24 ◦ CTides:Low tide: 9.11amand 9.30pmHigh tide: 3.14amand 3.21pmSARAH COHENGrocott’s Mail Tuesday, 9 February 2010Transportation troublesaffect learner’s attendanceTAXIS in Grahamstown went on strike on Monday leaving parents to makeAroad accident occurred in thealternative arrangements for their children.early hours of Sunday on theSeveral schools in Grahamstown have been affected by the actionroad between Grahamstownbut most were reluctant to comment on the poor situation of the governmenttransport system. "It has affected our school and some studentsand Port Alfred. Carlo Cassels (25)a Department of Labour employee,are still not in – it's two hours after school has started," said one schooldied in a single vehicle accident. Theprincipal.scene, as reported by the ProvincialNumerous schools in Grahamstown held meetings with concernedHospital, occurred near the Coldstreamspring on the Port Alfredlater in the week.parents on Monday evening and discussed the issue with Grocott's Mailroad. The Provincial Hospital reportedthat the two passengers whothe last minute and have to pay out of my own pocket,” said one parent.“It's impossible to have to organise transport for my two children atwere in the car with Cassels wereWith the Border Alliance Taxi Association holding a meeting on Mondaysent to Settler's Hospital with minorthere have been hopes that the situation will be resolved by the end of theinjuries.week.Cassel's funeral will be held onThe Eastern Cape government will have overspent by R2.7-billion bySaturday, 13 February. Grocott'sthe end of March as the financial year comes to a close. It is believedMail will report more extensively onthis is linked to the lack of money to pay for transport to take children tothe accident in the Friday, 12 Februaryedition.schools.Carlo CasselsEx-offenders can apply for pardonYoung adult offenders are slowly being reintegrated in society. These ex-offenders were all given suspendedsentences on condition they undergo therapeutic and educational programmes at The National Institute forCrime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offender (Nicro) to reintegrate them and to enhance behaviouralchange. Photo: Nicro, East Londoncriminal, always a criminal”. Hisview is that people with criminalrecords cannot be trusted. However,he was not against the idea of a “secondchance”.Bongani Khobeni, an IT specialist,said that ex-offenders should tryother means of getting jobs, like applyingthrough a temporary employmentagency or a day labour agency.“Although there are fewer benefits intemporary jobs they are a first stepto a brighter future,” he said.Lwando said he does not understandthis argument because he recentlydid volunteer work at FrereHospital as a mortuary attendant butwhen it was time to hire people permanentlyhe was not considered. Healso worked voluntarily as a peer educatorand HIV/Aids counsellor at StDominic’s Hospital. He is now lookingfor a job in private ambulances.Grant Msongelwa, a correctionalofficer at Mdantsane prison, said thenature of the conviction should beconsidered.For instance a bank cannot hirea person convicted of armed robbery.Mbongeni Baninzi, a social worker atNational Institute for Crime Preventionand Reintegration of Offenders(Nicro) dealing with offender integration,said that lack of knowledgewas a problem for most people,including Lwando. “His criminalrecord should have been removedfive years after his release,” Baninzisaid.According to Baninzi after fiveyears an ex-offender has the right toapply for pardon from the ministerof correctional services accordingto section 84 (2) (J), act 108 of 1996and forms are available at all Nicrooffices.Nicro helps and advises ex-convictsand their families. “We havethree arms; there is diversion, alternativesentencing and offenderreintegration and we work withboth adults and juveniles. Prisonerswho want to reform undergo a programmeand if they prove that theyhave changed their cases can be reviewed.But the seriousness of theoffence is always considered,” saysBanzi.“We are concerned with the wellbeingof offenders and ex-offendersthat is why we don’t support deathsentence and the police's right tokill.”Visit www.grocotts.co.za

Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 9 February 2010NEWSEastern Cape Health Department declared bankrupt3SARAH COHENEastern Cape Health DepartmentNeeds National Intervention,”reports Derek Luyt, the Head“Bankruptof Media and Advocacy at The Public ServiceAccountability Monitor (PSAM). The PSAMexpress their dismay at reports that the EasternCape Department of Health has run updebt of R1.8-billion and will not be able to paysuppliers or occupational specific dispensation(OSD) commitments to staff for the remainderof the financial year.For the past two years the PSAM hasstressed that if the department (both at provincialand national level) did not addressthe flaws in the OSD model it ran the risk ofoverspending on its budget. Yet, despite beingforewarned, the department has seeminglydone little to prevent the crisis. The PSAM isespecially concerned at the impact that thisfinancial bungling may have on other criticalaspects of public health, such as the crumblingEmergency Medical Services and security atmedical facilities. “We can't say what the impactwill be on health services in Grahamstownas such, but the department has alreadysuspended payments to suppliers and contractors– it is obviously of concern. Small contractors,like security contractors at hospitals havealready been affected and are withdrawingtheir services,” said Luyt.Bongiwe Moyake of Settler’s Hospital expressedher surprise that the Eastern CapeHealth Department is bankrupt. “As long aswe have not heard about anything, there won’tbe any consequences for us as yet,” she said.Departmental spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo hasstated in response to the latest fiasco that “wewill not tolerate maladministration; any personfound guilty, no matter who it is, will be dealtwith. We take corruption seriously.”According to Luyt, the PSAM finds thishard to believe. “The department’s trackrecord of disciplinary action in cases of financialmismanagement is pathetic,” the PSAMreported. In 2008 the PSAM called on nationalgovernment to intervene in terms of section100 of the Constitution to ensure that theEastern Cape Department of Health deliversadequate public health services to the peopleof the province yet received no response fromnational government.The PSAM then lodged a complaint in June2008 and are still awaiting the outcome of theinvestigation.Abuse at Outspan farmKWANELE BUTANATHE Unemployed People’sMovement (UPM) has intervenedto stop the allegedabuse of residents in andaround Outspan Farm inCommittees Drift by self-appointedmanager – Johan duPlessis.UPM chairman AyandaKota said they went to Outspanon Thursday and told DuPlessis to release a resident'spigs which he had impounded,to pay the workers for thework they have done and toprevent him from terrorisingthem. “We also told him topay the R400 electricity billso that the farm can be reconnectedas residents’ electricalappliances are getting ruineddue to not being used,” he explained.“He understood uswhen we told him that thesewere resolutions of an earliermeeting with affected residentsand workers.”Kota said most of the lucernefields on the farm aresitting idle and producingnothing and therefore DuPlessis has no reason to impoundlivestock grazing on thefarm. “He released the 11 pigshe had impounded, includingeight piglets,” he added.Du Plessis confirmed themeeting with the UPM on Fridaybut refused to commenton the allegations levelledagainst him. “I want to clearthe accusations at a meetinglater this week, because noneof them are true,” he said. Headded that the meeting willbe attended by the UPM, theowner of the farm and theLand Affairs department.Yesterday Haig Ndabani,who owns the farm, refusedto comment on the situationon the grounds that it is avery delicate issue. “The matteris a security threat as itcan send the nation to a civilwar,” he said. He added thathe regularly discusses securityconcerns on the farm withEastern Cape Provincial Legislaturespeaker Fikile Xasa.Ward 4 councillor MelikhayaPhongolo said he wasnot happy with the actions ofboth the Ndwayana residentsand Ndabani. “I don't like theattitude of Ndwayana residentswho want to take overthe farm which is in MakanaMunicipality whereas theybelong to Ngqushwa Municipalityin Amathole District,”he said.He added that the municipalitywanted to buy thefarm for Committee’s Driftresidents in 2007 but the LandAffairs department boughtit for Ndabani. “Haig [Ndabani]is negligent because ifhe failed to run the farm heshould have handed it back toLand Affairs,” he said.Meanwhile, a meetingbetween residents from Ndwayanaand Outspan, Ndabaniand Phongolo took placein Grahamstown on Wednesdayand was facilitated bythe UPM. Ndabani said LandAffairs has informed himthat no white people are allowedto reside on the farm.“Soon all the white people willbe evicted from the farm,”he asserted.Ndabani said he did not allowDu Plessis to be in chargeof production on the farmbut he fixes the farm’s machineswhen they are out oforder. “Johan is an engineerby profession, and for fixinga machine I usually paid himmoney or gave him ten bailsof lucerne,” he added. He alsosaid that when he acquiredthe farm in 2008 Du Plessiswas already living thereand that there is no partnershipor employment contractbetween them.Ndwayana residentswanted to know who gave DuPlessis the right to impoundtheir pigs, cattle and sheepwhen they graze on Outspan’slucerne fields. Outspan residentsfurther complainedthat they have been workingwithout pay since he appointedhimself as the farm’smanager.The meeting resolvedthat a delegation be sent tothe farm to tell Du Plessis torefrain from killing and impoundinganimals as thereare no fences on the farm.NEEDS TREATMENT... Recent reports indicate that E.M.S. ambulances are not being properlymaintained due to a lack of money. Photo: Nicky BrandAccording to the residents, hehas killed six donkeys whichwere allegedly on the roadside.Phongolo said that ameeting between Land Affairsdepartment and the affectedparties will be held this week.Department of Land AffairsExtension Officer Swartconfirmed that they had receivedcomplaints about thefarm and that a meeting willbe convened soon. He couldnot say when the meeting willtake place but said the farm isowned by the government andis leased to Ndabani.Report back for the Week…Business Break-ins: 1House Break-ins: 3Attempted Break-ins:2Attempted Theft: 1Disturbances: 1Arrests: 4Crime TipDo not leave valuable items closeto open windows or doors. Thisonly draws attraction to yourproperty.We have*- Download our 2010 advertising rate card- Download the order form for main body ads- Book a classified ad quickly and easily (NEW FEATURE!)all at:you have*readers per week...easy way to reach them!Advertise in Grocott’s MailABC Certifiedwww.grocotts.co.za/adsNB: Note the change of date of the meeting.We apologise for inconvinience that may be causedMAKANA MINING FORUMNotice is hereby given that the Makana Mining Forum (Kaolin) isin a process of establishing a community mining trust, as means oftransparency and public participation you are hereby invited to theMakana Mining Forum meeting that is scheduled as follows:Date: 17 February 2010Venue: Tantyi Community HallTime: 17:30The purpose of the meeting will be.• Progress report• Mining trust registration• Board of trusteesFor more information please contact Mr. M. Kuselo @ 073 3766 370or Mr L. Zakhe @ 073 1738418Your attendance to the above mentioned meeting will be highlyappreciatedMAKANA MUNICIPALITYDAM LEVELS AS AT 5 FEBRUARY 2010Our Municipality is experiencing very low water levels in our dams as a result of droughtthat has hit our area. Residents are urged to use water sparingly and to be mindful of thewater restrictions that are in place in Makana Municipality.Use water sparingly because your life depends on it and every drop counts!!!LEVEL – m % ACTUAL (kl) CAPACITY (kl)Howisons Poort 14.35 34.88 296 000.00 848 600.00Settlers Dam 2.8 6.23 324 000.00 5 200 000.00Jamieson 00 00 00 464 600.00Milner Dam 7.14 25.83 50 370.00 195 000.009.99 670 370.00 6 708 200.00EP vs Border Rugby MatchDate:10 February 2010 ● Venue: Miki Yili Stadium ● Time: 13h00Entrance: Free

4 EditorialGrocott’s Mail Tuesday, 9 February 2010Liberty and ProgressEstablished 1870The price ofmedia freedomFifa, the organisation that runs theSoccer World Cup (SWC), has goneto great lengths to assure the mediain South Africa that it has no intention ofrestricting press freedom in the country.This reassurance follows a series of consultationsbetween Fifa on the one hand,and the World Association of Newspapersand the South African National EditorsForum (Sanef) on the other.Local media houses raised concernswhen some employees signed up for accreditationto the SWC, set to begin in Junethis year. The terms of the accreditationbind not only individual journalists but alsotheir entire media houses to a number ofconditions, that if rigorously applied, couldbe extremely restrictive. For example, oneof the clauses says that journalists maynot generate reports that bring Fifa intodisrepute – does this mean that the entireevent will be above criticism?Fifa rejects such an interpretation ofits regulations saying that, “The purpose ofthe media accreditation terms and conditionsis to regulate the behaviour of peopleentering the 2010 Fifa World Cup venues,first and foremost to ensure the safety ofeveryone in those venues. The purpose isnot, and has never been, to restrict pressfreedom.”The obvious question in response tothis statement is why make journalistscommit to such draconian regulations, ifyou have no intention of applying them?There is, however, a simple solution forany journalist who wishes to remain completelyfree of any Fifa restrictions – don’tapply for accreditation. If you do not haveFifa accreditation, you will not be subjectto Fifa regulations, but you will also not beallowed to work as a journalist at any Fifaevent, including soccer matches. Is thisprice too high?This newspaper has not applied for accreditationto this year’s SWC. Not becausewe intend publishing any nasty articlesabout the event, but simply because we donot have the resources for such wide rangingcoverage.Text us your opinions and we might publish themhere. Send an SMS to082 049 2146 Normal rates apply.South Africa’s Oldest Independent NewspaperIncorporating The Grahamstown Journal(1831 – 1920) Vol. 141 No. 10Published by the David Rabkin Project for ExperientialJournalism Training (Pty) Ltd, 40 High Street, Grahamstown,6139Printed by PaarlcoldsetTelephone: 046 622 7222 • Fax: 046 622 7282/3Website: www.grocotts.co.zaE-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: Abongile MgaqelwaNew media Editor: Michael SalzwedelStaff reporters: Kwanele Butana,Staff Photographer/reporter: Stephen PenneyGeneral manager: Louise ValeAdvertising manager: Ronél BowlesGrocott’s Mail is published by theDavid Rabkin Project for ExperientialJournalism, a company wholly ownedby Rhodes University. The contentsof this newspaper do not necessarilyrepresent the views of either body.Students aren’t so badto attend an intensive programme of awarenessraisingas soon as they arrive. Our trained residenceand Oppidan leadership teams run workshopson various topics and our Drama Depart-Vivian De Klerkment offers interactive shows nightly to shock andprovoke them into questioning their values and hiddenprejudices. All students are warned repeatedlythat we simply will not tolerate antisocial behaviourof any kind, and we build on this message steadilythroughout the year with week-long programmesfocussed on responsible drinking, community engagement,human rights, sex-crimes, women’srights, the environment and more.Our focus is on academic excellence, and weencourage hard work and reading, but everyoneneeds to unwind as well. Because Grahamstowndoesn’t offer a whole lot of extramural activitiesfor relaxation and entertainment, we encourageour students to make it happen themselves – andthey do: our student volunteers work tirelessly incommunity projects; they devise and implementamazing events such as talent shows, dancingcompetitions, sporting competitions and excitingdebates. I invite you to come along and join ourstudents in these activities and see the positiveside of the young people who are going to be ourleaders one day.Yes, young people love a party and loud music,but we’ve asked them to be considerate, andArecent editorial in Grocott's Mail refers tothe love/hate relationship that exists betweenthe local community and our students.At Rhodes, we do indeed love our students– and we need them – but we also acknowledgethat some of them are far from perfect. Over thethree or so years that they are with us, our challengeis to mould them all gently but firmly into thekind of graduate of which Rhodes can be reallyproud. Many of these young people are alreadyconfident, intelligent, considerate and sensitive,eager to learn and to make the most of the opportunitythey have; but sadly some of them are not:they already abuse substances, have strong prejudicesand are here only to have a good time. We atRhodes are not so keen on students like these, butwe accept the challenge of trying to educate them,so that they will eventually leave as well-roundedgraduates who are socially aware, compassionate,and concerned young adults who take responsibilityfor their actions.The way the Office of the Dean of Studentstackles this problem is, firstly by requiring themA splendidly sensiblesuggestionI strongly agree with Ismail Mahomed'ssplendidly sensible suggestion: that the oldGrahamstown station be given a new lease oflife, partly as an arts centre, and partly as abus station for intercity bus services. It wouldbe a crime to let such a fine building crumbleinto dereliction.It has for years been a disgrace (to thiscity, and to the bus companies) that there is noshelter for bus passengers (or people meetingthem) who might have to wait two hours in therain for a late bus; and also that there is no wayto find out how long a delay might be. Properfacilities, with up-to-date information aboutarrival and departure times, are a necessity,not a luxury.I appeal to the powers that be to follow upMr Mohamed's suggestion as soon as possible.Ron HallLet's not be apatheticabout crimeOn Saturday, 30 January at noon I had myvehicle canopy broken into at the middleisland between Good Hope Cycle Centre andPenny Pinchers. Fortunately I witnessedthe incident from a distance, gave chase andcaught the culprit who had made off with atog bag full of goods. I then started shoutingfor help at the top of my voice. In the strugglenear Crafter's Court he drew a knife and liftedhis arm well above my head causing me torelease him and jump aside.The thief made off up past Crafter's Courtto the robots and over towards Ossher Bros.Instinctively I gave chase again, continuouslycalling for help at the top of my voice and pointingat him running ahead of me. I eventuallycaught him again in Beaufort Street on theOssher’s corner. A passing SAPS vehicle sawthe action and came to my aid. It being monthend and Saturday lunchtime, the streets werecrowded and yet not one person or car joinedin the chase or came to my help me. Many witnessedmy struggle as, when he drew the knife,I heard chanting from the crowd.Most of the car guards in this area of townare very prompt in collecting tips but seem toturn a blind eye to anyone they see breakinginto a vehicle. Last year a lot of goods werestolen from the locked canopy of our vehiclein the same area. All the car guards claimedto had seen nothing. I appeal to the person incharge of car guards in this area to considerwhether or not they are achieving anythingin the fight against crime or merely reducingunemployment by asking the vehicle ownersto give them a tip. Is any record available ofcrimes in progress which were prevented, orarrests made, resulting from car guards’actions? Isn't it time that ineffective guardswere fired and replaced with effective individuals?Could they not be provided with whistlesand/or some kind of link with the SAPS?I thank the gentleman who looked aftermy stolen bag during the chase and theman who kindly followed me with my carkeys which I had dropped. Thank you also toInspector Julius and his companion who cameto my assistance.Let us not leave the fight against crimeonly to the police and car guards. It is eachand every citizen's responsibility to be proactiveand to have already thought out theappropriate plan of action should they be witnessto a crime in our city. I am not suggestingthat everyone try to arrest culprits, as theyoften carry knives. But what about at leastfollowing at a distance while at the same timegiving details to the SAP or Hi-Tec? After all,you might be the next victim. Would you notappreciate help from your fellow citizens?Frustrated Crime FighterSt Augustine'sAnglican Church saysthank youThe Parish of St. Augustine's wants to takethis opportunity of thanking everybody whoparticipated and contributed to the farewellfunction of our brother, father and grandparent,Rev Mluleki Mize on 17 January 2010 atour church.The occasion was blessed by the presenceof a number of local priests and clergymen and women including Anglican parishesthroughout the Albany Archdeaconry whichincluded St. Philips in Fingo Village, St Clements,St Barnabas, St Barts and outlyingoutlets in the district. Throughout the dayWrite to: The Editor, PO Box 103 Grahamstown 6140Fax to: 046 622 7282not to infringe on the rights of others. Oppidanstudents have also been reminded to considertheir neighbours and to try to meet with them.All our students know that they are subject to thelaw, and will be held accountable for their actions,but a few will disregard all our efforts and will disgracethemselves.They are a small minority and they make itunpleasant for everyone else, they have too muchmoney to waste and they also seem to have losttheir way, academically and socially. First year studentshave been warned to not to be like them,and I ask that Grahamstown citizens try not tojudge the whole university by their actions alone.We are not proud of those students, and will takeaction against them if they have broken our disciplinarycode.So my request to the local community is:keep a sense of humour and try to enjoy the exuberanceof the 7 000 young people who makeGrahamstown their temporary home. Enjoy theirhi-jinks (if you can), benefit from their spendingpower, but say no to loud, antisocial and yobbishbehaviour, and help us make them all into responsibleyoung adults by the time they leave.Dr Vivian de Klerk is the Dean of Students atRhodes UniversityEmail: letters@grocotts.co.zaspeakers and messengers praised FatherMize for his undying loyal and unflinchingspirit to God's work. Ralph Nader says “Thefunction of leadership is to produce moreleaders, not more followers”. Father Mize hasfollowed this without fail as he has done justthat for God's will.To you father Mize we say, “The best timeto plant a tree is twenty years ago and thesecond best time to plant a tree is now.” Yourcommitment to your studies and God's activitieswill be worthwhile for both God's worldand your fellow parishioners in particular.People who came from every corner of therepublic are gracefully thanked by the parishof St Augustine's for the wonderful work andGodly contributions they made for the successof this function. Radio Grahamstown washighly exceptional in making a very progressiveannouncement on this occasion. We saythanks to DJ Luvo, Mrs Pango and the stafffor their contributions.May the good Lord bless your stay, workand study at the S. Paul's College of the Transfiguration.God Bless.Church Wardens of St Augustine's ChurchSMS082 049 2146Go up Mandela Street in Jozaopposite Nombulelo & look atthe bad state of the houses,some are burnt, others arehalf demolished by muni, yetthere are homeless people.Wake up muni officials, wepay u for doing nothing.>>>>>>>>>No wonder the municipalmanager can't accountfor R26 million is becozshe does not hav tym 4administration, she is deepin Makana politics, sheis undermining everyoneincluding the mayor. Shemust now concentrate inadministration and leavepolitics 2 politicians.Pseudonyms may be used, but all letters must be supported by a name, signature and street address. Preference will be given to letters which arenot longer than 400 words and are clearly legible. The editor reserves the right to edit or reject letters/photographs.

Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 9 February 2010News5Water is everybody’s businessAnicA JAnsen vAn vuurenThe South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversityinvites applications from suitably qualified South African’s for the position ofEDUCATION ASSISTANTThe South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), based in Grahamstown,is a National Research Facility of the National Research Foundation. The Instituteis a world-renowned centre for the study of aquatic biology with particular emphasis onichthyology.The successful candidate’s responsibilities will be to assist SAIAB’s Senior EducationOfficer with:• Development of SAIAB’s education outreach programme• Development of lessons, activities and workshops for school groups• Promotion of SET Careers• Liaise with networks, NGO’s and aquatic related organisationsCandidates should have the following qualifications and attributes:• 3-year Teaching diploma• A minimum of 1 year’s work experience with a focus on natural sciences• Good teaching, organisational and inter-personal skills• Good computer skills (Excel and MSWord); knowledge of Powerpoint and Publisherwould be advantageous• A good command of isiXhosa and English (written and spoken)• Driver’s licence• Able to spend time away from home on outreach tripsThis will be an affirmative action appointment made in terms of the NRF’s and SAIAB’spolicy of employment equity and redress, with suitably qualified persons from previouslydisadvantaged groups being encouraged to apply.APPLICATIONSANC re-commits to promisesKwAnele ButAnATHE ANC celebrated itsbirthday in style when it recommitteditself to the fulfillmentof the promises itmade in the build-up to therecent general elections.Acting Ward 12 chairpersonLikhaya Ngqezanatold a packed Tantyi Hallthat they are celebratingthe party's 98th anniversaryand the 55th anniversary ofthe Freedom Charter. “TheFreedom Charter is an importantdocuments whichproclaimed that the countrybelongs to all who live in it,”he said.He urged party membersto be aware of the criticalfactors facing the evolutionof their movement.Former Makana councillorJohnson Booi whorecently left the party tojoin the Democratic Aliance(DA) was paraded in frontof the crowd like a naughtyschoolboy. Ngqezana saidhe had personally convincedthe elder to come back to hispolitical home and Booi waswrapped in an ANC blanketand an ANC cap was put onhis head. “I invite all ourcomrades, the old guard,who went to join Cope [Congressof the People] to comeback to the family,” he said.However, DA secretaryXolani Madyo said the partyhas not received any resignationletter from Booiand that it still regardedhim as a paid-up memberof the organisation. “He attendedour branch meetingon Wednesday last week soI don’t know anything abouthis resignation,” he said.While Booi confirmedbeing paraded at the celebrationshe denied rejoiningthe ruling party. He said heattended because he was invitedas a community elder,and that he was shockedwhen it was announced that“I had come home and wascompared to the prodigalson of the biblical times”.He said the standingovation which he receivedat the meeting showed thatthe Tantyi community stillhas confidence in him despitehis departure from theANC. “I urge the residentsto continue showing theirconfidence in me as I will beavailable for election in theupcoming local governmentelections,” he added.Interested persons who meet the requirements can obtain application forms and furtherinformation about the post from Mrs Xolelwa Mbuyephi: phone: 046-6035837; fax 046-6222403; e-mail x.mbuyephi@saiab.ac.za. CVs without application forms will not beaccepted. Additional information on the Institute can be viewed on the website: www.saiab.ac.zaNot too long ago, the Citizens’ Journalism Newsroomat Grocott’s Mail set its ‘learners’ a taskaround the issue of toxic waste disposal in ourtown.the participants, most of whom are educatedGrahamstown residents with day jobs,came up with some incredibly compelling stuff,not least the revelation that the incinerator atSettler’s Hospital was decommissioned and/or idle for several months, and that most of thetoxic waste disposal happens at Grahamstown’sdump site – with serious consequences for peoplewho pick through the rubbish, as well as forthe environment.the environment, and its pollution, is one ofthe most high profile topics in the world’s policydebates today – never mind last year’s calamitousClimate Change Conference in Copenhagen.the debates are increasingly high-pitched anddecisions increasingly felt even here in Grahamstownone way or the other.Unless you’ve hiding under a rock, you’veprobably been privy to the back-and-forth overthe Grahamstown wind farm project. the Frenchcompany InnoWind (Pty) has handed a firm proposalto Makana Municipality to set up 12 windturbines somewhere along the Highlands Road inthe Waainek area near Mariya uMama wethembaMonastery. According to the Gallic estimates,each turbine will produce two to three MW ofelectricity.one camp punts the need for locally producedThe Kowie River Catchment Campaign's(KCC) slogan, “working together for ahealthy river catchment” encompasseseverything that the KCC aims to achieve. Thecampaign is a community environmental initiativewhich is led by volunteers under the auspicesof the Makana Environmental Forum.The KCC deals with many different environmentalissues such as water sanitation, thewater supply crisis, water recycling and sewageleak hot spots. However, their main concernis the high level of pollution found in theKowie catchment area. The focus of this campaignis around Grahamstown as a considerableportion of the pollution of the Kowie Riveris caused by the Grahamstown community.Every two months the KCC holds a meetingto discuss recent environmental issues, tokeep in touch with one another as well as to ensurethat the campaign is achieving its goals.“I’ve learnt to be very patient.” says NikkiKöhly, the Rhodes Environmental Health andSafety Officer and Secretary of the KCC. “Evenif you want to, you can’t move mountains in onemeeting. It is just a very long process.”Five members of the municipality, whoserve fundamental roles in the success ofthe KCC, could not make it to the most recentmeeting due to other municipal portfolioengagements. This left a single municipal official,Kwanele Mbangi, the superintendent ofthe Parks and Recreation Department, and 16members of the KCC gathered around a tableto discuss the water issues of the new year.There are three main goals for the KCC for thenew year.These are to push the municipality to dealwith water and sewage leakages throughoutGrahamstown as well as to raise as much moneyas possible to produce water kits that wouldallow the community to test their own water.Testing the aluminium levels of the Grahamstownwater by an official laboratory is also apriority for the campaign.One of the most important goals for theKCC is to effectively promote civic engagementso that every individual within the communitydoes their bit. “We have yet to figureout how to make it a part of our neighbourhoodculture.” says Köhly. “Most people don't evenknow that the streams are there to begin with.”Among many accomplishments, the KowieCampaign stands proud for the good workingrelationship they have with the municipality;the recent publishing of Lorraine Mullin’s bookThe History of Grahamstown’s water, theirwebsite; and the great network of individualsthat are involved with the campaign.Future KCC meetings will have to be rescheduleddue to the ongoing clashes withmunicipal portfolio meetings to allow the campaignto operate as effectively as possible.Go green – sell plastic bags at R10 eachSim Kyazze‘green’ energy that will create jobs, expand thetax base and do something for the environment;while the other is convinced the turbines are notas cheap as claimed in a country that has somuch coal, and that they will destroy the aestheticsof the area. to be fair to both, there is nothingbad about Grahamstown-generated electricity;and a wind farm is not the world’s prettiest sight,which might explain why the Brits, Chinese andAmericans sink them in deserts or in the sea, faraway from most people.Forget all that for now however, and examinetoday’s environmental rhetoric againstthe simplest issue of the plastic shopping bag.Apparently, the ANC and South Africa have somesensible policy around sustainable environmentaluse. towards this goal they have decreed thatplastic bags sold at supermarkets should not beas cheap as they used to be but cost 25c-50ceach. the question is whether you’ve ever decidednot to get a plastic bag because it addedan extra 50 cents to your shopping. It happenssometimes; but rarely, and only when you’reholding a newspaper, or a bottle of expensivewine. Not when you’ve just bought junk food ofchicken breasts for a Saturday braai. then, youreally want to sneak out of Pick n Pay without callingattention to your purchases. You will beg forthat plastic bag.the 50 cents will not stop you from spending.the solution is obvious: there should be a tax thatsells plastic shopping bags at R10 each! Wouldyou still want to buy one, willy-nilly? Didn’t thinkso. Incidentally, most of the larger supermarketsalso have branded bags made of so-called lesstoxic material (cloth for example) for betweenR5 and R10. If a plastic bag costs R10, you willbuy one and re-use it repeatedly, no matter howmuch you earn, or you get the more eco-friendlybag that is also re-usable.If we can answer the 50 cent question ofwhy the plastic bag is the cheapest item on anyshopping list, we can tackle wind farms and toxicCorrespondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only.SAIAB reserves the right not to appoint any applicants to this position.Closing date: 25nd February 2010SAIAB is committed to employment equity and redress

6 Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 9 February 2010NewsFake it to feel itMaria SibiyaFor most women creatinga beautiful and glamorousnew look is not completewithout a shining newhairstyle.And for some women, lifesavers in the form of weaves,braids and extensions are vitalfor creating a glamourouslook. Since the introduction ofweaves and hair extensions inthe 60s many ethnic womenhave discovered a variety ofways to creating unique hairstyles.This multi-billion dollarbusiness turns many women’sheads around the world whotry to spend as much as theycan on weaves and extensions.These can either be clipped on,woven or braised in, glued onand even sewn into your naturalhair.Extensions and weavescome in both synthetic andnatural forms. The plastic synthetictype is most commonlyused for braiding or twistedstyles such as cornrows. Howeverit’s not ideal to use it forfree-flowing styles becauseeveryone can see that it’s notthe real thing and it’s prone totangling.A completely natural lookcan only be created with 100%human hair. Have you everquestioned the origin of 100%human hair? In an article publishedon eHow, it is said thatmost human hair weaves areproduced in Asia where theresidents sell their long hairto hair farmers. The farmersthen sell it to processors whoapply silicone to it to makeit silky. BBC has broadcast adocumentary where UK popstar, Jamelia, explored the ori-HAIR DO... Nandipha Maholo of Queen’s Hair Salon in Hill Street is givingMihle Rwexu a cornrow with her natural hair, which takes a long time togrow. Photo: Maria Sibiyagin of human hair weaves. Inthe documentary she explainshow women in India, Russiaand China have their longtresses cut off which is thensold to other countries. Afterthe discovery she decided tostick to her natural hair. Thismakes one wonder whose hairyou have on your head andwhat nationality the owner ofthe hair is (or was).CURLY LOOK... Rita Ohene from First Dress Hair Salon gives Yvonne Thngai acurly two colour touch using soft dread fibre. Photo: Maria SibiyaLocal and internationalcelebrities like local modelBabalwa Mneno, DJ Anele Mdodaand American divas such asBeyoncé Knowles are alwaysstrutting around on the red carpetsporting a new hairdo thatmany women would die for.Vivacious local televisionpersonality and Dark n Lovelyface, Nonhle Thema said shehas stopped using hair extensions.She said: “I used to buyIndian hair from the States. Iused the real thing and I likedit because it didn’t tangle.”Thema said she used to forkout between R3 000 and R4 000for hair from chennai in India.Bubbly 5 FM DJ and SouthAfrica’s Got Talent presenter,Anele Mdoda said she prefersweaves because her naturalhair is difficult to maintain.“Weaves are not time consuming,I just wake up in the morning,comb it and it’s done.” Shesaid she spends about R2 000on purchasing weaves, includingthe labour.“My natural hair getsruined by chlorine when Iswim but a weave doesn’t getdamaged,” she added. Meanwhile,well known local socialqueen, actress and buddingsinger, Khanyisile Mbau saysthat the price for the weavedoesn’t matter as long as youhave the best quality. She alsosays that the most expensiveweave that she has everbought cost her R20 000.In terms of quality she said“It has to be dirty and smellywith dandruff for me to knowthat it is the real deal. I thenwash it and straighten it andstyle it.” Mbau said she prefersBrazilian hair becauseit is much stronger and lastslonger.According to the managerof Blessing’s hair salonin Bathurst Street, BlessingKufi, the price for the weavesdepend on the size and design.He says he charges R200 fora boy cut weave. “Most womenprefer weaves because itmakes them look glamorous,”he said. He also said that theweave that most of his customersuse for a boy cut is the ZenZen brand.67 Bathurst StreetTel: 046-622 7295Come and browse inour shop and find thetreasurebargainyouprice.havebeen looking for at abargain price.Please See support u soon! ourCome and browse in our shop and find thetreasure you have been looking for at aPLEASE SUPPORT OUR CHARITYby donating any saleable items.valentine specialWish that specialperson in your life aHappy Valentine’sDayat the very SPECIAL priceof R25.00 for a max of 20words - published 12 Feb.Should you wish for youradvert to be publishedonline (www.grocotts.co.za)& in print the cost will beR35.00Contact:Sivuyile 046 622 7222St Andrew’s College and the Diocesan School for Girls, exciting educationalenvironments and schools with immense tradition, invite applications for theposition of:A PART-TIME PIANO TEACHER(10 - 20 hours per week) to start as soon as possible.A PART-TIME GUITAR TEACHER(up to 10 hours per week) to start as soon as possible.Applications, including a CV and the names and contact details of tworeferees, should reach Mrs Mandy Carver byFriday 19 February 2010. E-mail: m.carver@dsgschool.comTel: 046 622 4312 Cell: 073 412 4679www.sacschool.comwww.dsgschool.com

Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 9 February 2010GardeninG7Rescue remedies for your gardenAllAn HAscHickDespite the severe watershortages beingexperienced in theSouthern and Eastern Cape, agarden keeps growing, so gardeningshould also continue.Here are a few smart, waterwisetips for your garden youcan implement right now.• Take steps to save yourmost valued plants. Be theygifts from friends and relatives,collectable rarities, oryour favourite flowers, youmay consider moving them topots, or giving them preferentialmulching and watering tosurvive.• Insert watering tubesnext to important shrubs.These can be made fromtwo litre cooldrink bottles orsawn-off sections of PVC pipe.Water poured down the wateringtubes reaches the rootzone without running awayfrom the plant.• By pruning or lightlytrimming shrubs and fillers,you regain a balanced ratiobetween roots and foliage.Less water will be needed fora slightly smaller plant. Don’tcut back too much, as thiswill stimulate too much newgrowth (which requires morewatering).• Keep your plants ingood condition. It is still thegrowing season, and so youshould still be feeding. Starvingplants will be under evenmore stress, which makesthem susceptible to diseases.Make use of slow release fertilisers,like Bounceback, SuddenImpact, Organic 3:1:5 orchemical 3:1:5 (26) SR. Bonemealis a great fertiliser forhardening off plants, withoutmaking them shoot out toomuch. You can also use solublefertilisers such as Seagroor Nitrosol which are not asstrong as standard granularfeeds.• Cover large tracts of exposedsoil in beds. Exposureto wind, and the baking effectof sun, damages surfaceroots, and leads to evaporationof valuable water. Plantwater wise ground covers likeportulaca, verbena, apteniaor felicia close together, tohelp shade and shelter thesoil around your plants. Alternatively,make use of a thickmulch of bark chips, gravel,pine needles or dry grass clippingto cover exposed soil.• Construct ridges, risesand berms around plantsor whole beds to trap wateraround your plants. These‘dams’ encourage water toSPECIAL... Keep it contained. Move treasured plants to containerswhere you can give them special attention. and don’tforget to mulch. Photo: Kay Montgomerysoak into the soil directlyaround the roots.• Add some joy to your life,in your garden. A small pot onthe patio or at the front dooris easy to maintain. Use somewater-wise flowering plantsto colour your life. Pelargoniums,bougainvillea and lavenderwill bring a smile backto any garden.BURST OF COLOUR... Plant up water wise beauties such as pelargoniums which can withstandextended dry periods. Photo: Beverley Ballard-TremeerGoodies from Grocott’s Mail Shop!40 High St, GrahamstownCompiled by Life is a Gardencampaign on behalf of theSA Nursery Association. Formore information go towww.lifeisagarden.co.zaKEEP IT COOL... Place a thick layer of mulch around yourplants to help retain moisture in the soil.Photo: Kay MontgomeryMeet theGrocott's Mailadvertising team40 High Street, Grahamstown -Tel:046 622 7222 • Fax:046 622 7282books galoreTEL:046-622 7222mapssculpturesunpopana dollslocal artSivuyile NeloAdvertising Representativesivuyile@grocotts.co.za

8 Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 9 February 2010SMOOTHSOUNDS...Eric Ofei, theSRC Presidentand Master ofCeremoniesof the OrientationWeekjazz evening,proudlycongratulatesacousticguitarist DavidKnowles on abreathtakingperformance.Photo: AnicaJansen vanVuurenLUCKY... Mary Waters learner NosithembeleNgoqo (right) won the Shoprite Win FreeSchool Fees competition. She was congratulatedby her teacher Mrs Bennet (left) andreceived a cheque for R500 from GrahamstownShoprite branch manager LungerMatebese. Photo: SuppliedNEW WHEELS... For the governing body of PJ Olivier the safety of theirlearners is of utmost importance. To achieve this when transportinglearners to and from school activities, they recently decided to buy anew Volkswagen Crafter from Market Square Volkswagen in Grahamstown.Here principal Piet Snyders (centre) receives the keys from WayneWeber of Market Square to his left. Photographed with the bus are, fromleft, Joubert Retief, Gary Botha, Wayne Weber, Snyders(headmaster), Manie Cronjè and Vernon Tait. Photo: SuppliedBEST OF THE BEST... For the second time in a row, First City regimentwere named the Best Reserve Force Regiment in South Africafor 2009. The regiment first won the award in 2008 and won themost prestigious award made in the infantry environment out of 27units. Criteria includes being the best unit in all environments, supplycombat ready troops, management, training, deployment capabilities,corporate communications and support to other infantry units.Here Lieutenant Colonel Roger Keeton and Regimental SergeantMajor Craig Brown show off the trophy. Photo: Stephen Penney.NEW GEAR FOR THE NEW YEAR... Eight Grade 5, 6 and 8 learners from Archie Mbolekwa Senior Primary School receivedbrand new school uniforms from Diliza Hewana, a former teacher at the school and member of the CommemorationMethodist Church recently. The church donates school uniforms in needy children to different schools at thestart of the school year and this year Archie Mbolekwa were the lucky recipients. School principal Zola Mothlabanethanked the church for their generosity and Hewana for not forgetting the school he came from. Seen here are therecipients of the uniforms with their teacher Nosisa Nyikila who accepted the uniforms on their behalf.Photo: Nompumezo MakinanaCHOSEN... AndisiweEddie, Sicelokazi Pangoand Naledi Boltinahave been selected tobe in the Eastern CapeYouth Choir. VG is veryproud of their achievement.The manyhours of dedicationby choirmaster SibuMkhize are certainlypartly responsible forhoning the naturaltalent of these threechoristers.Photo: SuppliedWELCOMING... Vice-Chancellor of Rhodes University Dr SaleemBadat and his wife Shireen enjoy the soothing sounds of the OrientationWeek jazz evening. Photo: Anica Jansen van VuurenNEWBIES... First yearRhodes students andnew The Grand Resresidents were caughtby the Grocott’s Mailcamera on theirway to the Oppidianbraai. From left are:Nomasonto Motilemele,BenovalentMathebula, AbongileJaca and NombuleloZuzani. Photo: AbongileMgaqelwaSend your Applause pictures to the editor, s.lang@grocotts.co.za or hand deliver them to Grocott’s Mail, 40 High Street.

Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 9 February 2010uzzle 10 (Very hard, difficulty rating used for: 0.81)6 1 7 4 8TUESDAY,9 FEBRUARY 2010WEDNESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2010THURSDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2010FRIDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2010ENTERTAINMENTFest to go ahead as plannedSTAFF REPORTERReports have appeared in the mediain the last week which make referenceto the National Arts Festivalin relation to a broader story about theDepartment of Arts and Culture’s activitiesin 2010. According to Tony Lankester,CEO of the National Arts Festival, someof these reports have been misconstruedand some have created the incorrect impressionabout this year’s Festival.In the light of these reports, the NationalArts Festival wishes to offer the followingby way of clarity:“With the assistance of our committedsponsors we are able to proceedwith our plans for the 2010 Festival. Wewill also shortly be announcing a brandnew corporate sponsor who has agreedto support the event for the next threeNoticeyears,” said Lankester.The dates for the Festival are fixedfor 20 June to 4 July 2010. “We are inthe stages of detailed planning aroundthe staging of what we know will be another‘Amazing’ bumper Festival,” saidLankester. “We are on track to openbooking for this year’s event during thecourse of April, and we will announce thehighlights of this year’s programme inearly March.”The Festival has applied to the NationalDepartment of Arts and Culture(DAC) for a one-off grant that wouldspecifically be used for increasing thenumber of South African productions atthe Festival so that it can make as bigan impact as possible during the 2010Fifa World Cup. Additionally, some of thefunding that has been requested will get• The creation of and investment invarious legacy and heritage projects associatedwith the Festival• Marketing of the Festival to a wideraudience so that it can capitalise ontourists travelling to attend the 2010 FifaWorld Cup.“To our mind this additional fundingwill help the Festival make as greata contribution as possible to the City ofGrahamstown and the Eastern CapeProvince during the World Cup, and willhelp attract a greater number of visitorsto the province,” said Lankester. “We eagerlyawait the outcome of our applicationto the DAC and are hopeful that wemay get clarity soon. Meanwhile we areworking hard on planning for this year’sevent and look forward once more to welcomingthe world to Grahamstown.”1st: Gain & Rivett - 63%2nd: Holiday & Southwood - 58%3rd: Paton & Tandy - 52%4th: Fitzhenry & Thomas - 50%Bridge resultsResults of duplicate at #6 played at the GrahamstownTennis Club on Friday, 5 February:5th: Pair 4 - 46%6th: Pair 3 - 42%7th: Pair 5 - 39%BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 2PM – PHONE FOR BOOKINGS – OPEN ON ALL PUBLICHOLIDAYS – PROGRAMME AND TIMES SUBJECT TO ALTERATION WITHOUT NOTICEFri 5 February to Thurs 11 FebruaryPARANORMAL ACTIVITY 16L16"Paranormal activity is one of thescariest movies of all time." Horrordone in "Blair Witch" style. Whathappens when you sleep?FRI at 3pm & 8pmSAT at 12.30pm, 3pm & 8pmSUN at 12.30pm, 3pm & 8pmMON/TUES/WED/THUR at 8pmPLANET 51CHERI9Award-winning film. The son of acourtesan retreats into a fantasyworld after being forced to end hisrelationship with the older womanwho educated him in the ways oflove. 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The soloistsare: Juan Muñoz and Hilary Patersonliving in a white picket fence world.5 4 7by little green people who are happily is a threat to all of England.FRI at 3pm & 8pm SAT at 12.30pm, 3pm & 8pmProgramme (sponsored by Distell)FRI at 3pm & 5.30pm SAT/SUN at 12.30pm, 3pm & 5.30pm SUN at 3pm & 8pm MON/TUES at 3pm & 8pmVivaldi Symphony 5 No1 in 2C Major 3MON/TUES at 3pm & 5.30pm WED/THURS at 3pm & 8pm WED/THURS at 3pm & 5.30pmAllegro, Andante, Presto(allegro)Vivaldi Symphony in B minor Al Santo SepolcroCHE: PART 1 13Adagio4Molto, Allegro ma poco.2THE STEPFATHER 13VAward-winning film. In 1956, ErnestoHandel Concerto Grosso Op.6 No3Horror. Remake of old chiller about "Che" Guevara (Benecio Del Toro) andLarghetto, Andante, 4 Allegro, 6 Polonaise(Andante), 5Allegro, ma nonbad stepfather.a band of Castro-led Cuban exiles mobilisean army to topple the regime oftroppo.IntervalFRI/SAT at 8pmSUN at 12.30pm & 8pmdictator Fulgencio Batista.Vivaldi Concerto 6 in B Minore for Four Violins 4 7MON/TUES at 8pmFRI/SAT/SUN at 5.30pmAllegro, Largo, Larghetto, Largo, AllegroGREAT START... 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In the articlethe SRC expressed theirconcerns about the magnitudeof the Haiti earthquake whichhas been described by someas the greatest disaster inrecent history and noted thatthey needed to be part of thesolution to help the citizens ofAs part of the OrientationWeek programme, the SRCplanned on collecting funds tocontribute to the relief actionby having collection points atall the SRC events, but whenOrientation Week drew to aclose and no money had beencollected heads were hung inWith funds due to be donatedto one of the largestdisaster relief organisations ofAfrican origin, the Gift of theGivers organisation, the SRCsay they are saddened by thestudents’ apathy towards the“We haven’t raised anymoney so far, but hopefully atthe final event where we willbe selling boerewors rolls studentswill have small changeon them and be more likely tocontribute,” said SRC InternationalCouncillor, Chipo Hamukomaon Thursday last week.On the final day of OrientationWeek a mere R150 had beenraised. “Some money is betterthan none but it’s disappointingwhen students seemto be able to afford a drinkout at night, but can’t spareany change for a good cause.As the SRC we are looking atmore ways to raise money,”Meanwhile, the chairmanand founder of the Gift of theGivers Organisation, Dr ImitiazIsmail Sooliman gracefullyexpressed that he was appreciativeof every effort – nohappened.What are you doingabout it?” “HaitiUniversity Student Repre-Haiti.shame.cause.said Hamukoma.matter how small.

Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 9 February 2010Alex lenfernAThe Rhodes University Underwater Club recently wentscuba diving on Aliwal Shoal, a marine protected area(MPA) about 70km below Durban and 5km offshore fromthe Umkomaas River mouth. MPAs are some of the last remainingareas where divers can catch a glimpse of how bountiful ouroceans used to be, and the Rhodes diving team, consisting of 11Underwater Club members, was lucky enough to clock six diveson the shoal.each of the dives took place on a different spot along theshoal, which provided for a diverse experience of what Aliwalhad to offer. Some of the marvellous creatures the Rhodesmembers were able to experience in their natural habitat ofstunningly beautiful coral reef were: scorpion fish, honeycombeels, parrot fish, ragged-tooth sharks, large schools of moorishidols, crayfish, lionfish, nudibranchs and loggerhead turtles.Apart from diving with marine creatures the club also got tosee a pod of common dolphins and a humpback whale and hercalf, which breached right next to the boat. For many, the realhighlight was that on the last day of diving the group set out fora dive dedicated to diving with sharks. For just over an hour themembers were able to free and scuba dive with what must havebeen at times over 25 sharks, ranging from black tip, dusky, tiger,and bull (Zambezi) sharks. Contrary to what Jaws would havemany believe the sharks were only fleetingly curious about theRhodes divers, and concentrated mostly on other sources of food,which allowed for most of the divers to have the phenomenalexperience of watching these highly revered apex predators intheir natural habitat and at times even getting to stroke them. Itwas an experience that gave many not only a new perspective onsharks, but also of their own vulnerability.The trip was also educational as the club members got tovisit the Oceanographic Research Institute, Ushaka Museumand learnt about the evils of the often highly lauded NatalSharks Board. Overall the trip was an incredibly awe-inspiring,fun, social, educational, beautiful, soul-building experience,which helped the members to once again appreciate the truevalue and wonder of our natural environment.For more information about the Underwater Club visit theirwebsite: www.ru.ac.za/3919.Stephen penneyThe Pepper Grove Pick nPay inter-company nightbowls legaue is now in itsthird week and continues tosee many closely contestedgames, as well as a few upsetsalong the way.This week’s fixtures:TODAY Whiteleys/PSG vsNolte Smit Attorneys; Fizix vsMAWAS; Market Square VWvs Padbouers; Ant Countersvs Makana Brick B; DixieChicks vs Pheasant Pluckers;A N White vs Makana BrickC; Oracle ITS vs Rock Soc;Leopards vs The Wolf pack;Four Jacks vs 3 Ducks anda Dame; Kenrich vs G’townelectrical.WeNeSDAY First City vs TipTop; Four Seasons vs Madhatters;Noggie’s Team vsMasons; Inkspot vs 4 Castles;On Bended Knee vs In Mates;SAPS ladies vs Reg Rats; RegRats 2 vs FNB 1; Little Devilsvs Bowling Buddies; SAPS Avs FNB 2; Rippon Propertiesvs R&S Plumbers; SAPS B vsBowling Stones.Results from this week’sPepper Grove Pick n PayInter Company Night BowlsLeague:MONDAY, 1 FEBRUARYTip-Top 24 - PGP 7; FNB (2)16 - GBS Mutual Bank 12;Carara 12 - Bowling Stones 8;Carara Invitational 11 - Madhatters 10; Residential Rats13 - 4 Castles 15; Aloe Ferox19 - Bowling Buddies – 6; R &SportWhere the sharks do roamand the divers followHELLO STARFISH... The Rhodes University Underwater Clubrecently took part in a scuba diving expedition.Photo: Christine CoppingerLocal teams bowl into the nightGENTLY DOES IT... The group stages of the Pepper Grove Pick n Pay Inter Company NightBowls League are currently into the third week. Here, Billie Krige sends down a wood duringa recent night game. Photo: Stephen PenneyS Plumbing 14 - Bumble Bees12 ; FNB (1) 13 - IT harddrivers9; Taps Inc 30 - In Mates8.TUESDAY, 2 FEBRUARYFirst City 8 - Whiteleys/PSG14; On Bended Knee 23 - AntCounters 5; Little Devils19 - ORACLe IT 12; MarketSquare VW 17 - Ink Spot4; Four Seasons 9 - Fizix 12;Kenrich 17 - SAPS B 11; Leopards15 - SAPS A 10; SAPSLadies 11 – Dixie Chicks 13;Pick n Pay 18 - Noggies Team8; Four Jacks 16 - RipponsProperties 6; FNB (1) 17 - IntertownTransport 18.WEDNESDAY, 3 FEBRU-ARY Bright Sparks 35 - NolteSmit Attorneys 5; Taps Inc 29- Ant Counters 4; IntertownTransport 16 - Makana C 13;Strikers 14 - The Wolff Pack14; Raffriders 2 - GTN elec30; Road Sultans 13 - Mawas17; Videotronic 7 – Padbouers21; D & A Timbers 17 - PheasantPluckers 12; hKe RacingSnakes 6 - Rock Soc 27; Legaleagles 14 - 3 Ducks and aDame 20.Sport Results11CLUBSROAD RUNNINGResults from the Run/Walk For Life Athletics Club time trial heldlast Thursday. The time trial, open to anyone, is held every Thursdayat 5.15pm from the Graeme College Junor Fields.Kevin Rafferty 15.31, Kyle Daniels 15.45, Matthew Archer15.53, Terri-Lynn Penney 15.54, Devon Goloiath 16.10, BaphiweNqandi 16.14, John Offerman 16.29, Frith van der Merwe16.47, Richard Alexander 16.51, Welcome Jela 17.02, Alex Banfield17.05, Asaphica Zani 17.09, Reveno Moodley 17.10, LazolaNdubela 17.12, Aviwe Mafyumza 17.20, Angus Roberts 17.23,Qama Nguza 17.40, Luke Sharneck 17.43, Siyabonga Ndlumbini17.50, Yomelela Mcoyini 17.56, Harry Dyer 18.08, Gerrit Bosman18.24, Olnetha Hans 18.27, Jono Nunn 18.30, Jurgen Stroebel18.31, Joubert Retief 18.57, Jeandre Nel 18.58, Wikus Coetzee18.59, Melt Heyneke 19.05, Anthoni du Preez 19.22, Carl Oerson19.22, Chad Banfield 19.22, Werner Haydam 19.35, FrancoisNel 19.50, Jaco Schoeman 20.54, Tembe Mnto 21.05, JonathanLister 21.07, De Wet Cronje 21.19, Elandre Human 21.20, KennyRamasamy 21.55, JC Geyer 22.28, Tyron Crous 22.28, OwethuMkolo 23.05, Xhanti Zwelendaba 23.31, Mariska van Rooyen23.37, Jennifer Pretorius 23.48, Lyndon Brandt 23.51, TaigaHaywood 24.22, Jade Bowls 24.55, Athi Waka 25.28, Dean Hill29.20, Amy Taylor 29.21.SCHOOLSTENNISThe annual Grahamstown and Districts Junior Tennis Tournamentwhich took place recently was used as a selection event for theAlbany tennis team.Results of the final matches:U10 boys: Singles – Chris Gleaves (Graeme) beat Mark Amm(Graeme) 8-6, Doubles – Chris Gleaves and Darin Holman (Graeme)beat Mark Amm and William Mc Adam (SA Prep) 8-6U10 girls: Singles – Keisha Still (Victoria Primary) beat Jade Basson(Kenton) 8-1, Doubles – Keisha Still (VP) and Jade Basson(Kenton) beat Pippa Stirk (KC) and Nicole Wright (KC) 8-2U12 boys: Singles – Bruce Philips (SA Prep) beat Francois Botha(Graeme) 6-0 ; 3-6 and 10-3, Doubles – Nicholas Zimmerman andCobus van Zyl (Graeme) beat William Marx and Michael Turner(SA Prep) 8-0U12 girls: Singles – Alexis Carse (KC) beat Mary Royi (VictoriaPrimary) 2-6; 6-3 and 7-5.Doubles – Kristen Sandys-Thomas and Paula Duxbury (KC) beatSesona Bay and Mary Royi (Victoria Primary) 6-2 and 6-2.U14 boys: Singles – Dane Kruger (KC) had a walk over his opponent(Jonathan Slack from SAC) who was injured.Doubles – Fanie vd Westhuizen (KC) and Russell Dixon (Graeme)beat Brendan Owen and Max Mitchell (SAC) 3-6 ; 6-3 and 10-5.U14 girls: Singles – Kayla Purdon (PAHS) beat Lindsay Biggs (KC)6-4 and 6-1Doubles – Lindsay Biggs and Celeste du Toit (KC) beat Kayla Purdon(PAHS) and Megan Viljoen (DSG) 6-1 and 6-2.U16 boys: Singles – Adam Campbell (KC) beat James Sheard (KC)6-1; 6-7 and 10-3.Doubles – Luke Boschoff and Fletcher Grafton (SAC) beat AdamCampbell and Steven Hulley (KC) 6-4 and 6-4.U16 girls: Singles – Jenna Whyte (DSG) beat Savannah Varty(DSG) 4-6 ; 6-3 and 11-9.Doubles – Savannah Varty and Sarah Blunden ( DSG ) beat TannerPurdon and Sam Fuller ( KC ) 3-6 ; 6-3 and 11 – 9.U18 boys: Singles – Steven Loock ( KC ) beat Dane vd Westhuizen( SAC ) 6-3 and 6-2.Doubles – S Loock and L Xoli ( KC ) beat Dane vd Westhuizen andJustin Croxton ( SAC ) 6-2 and 6-1.U18 girls: Singles – Kathryn Ruck ( DSG ) beat Taylor Biggs ( KC) 6-4 and 6-4Doubles – Kathryn and Angela Ruck ( DSG ) beat Taylor Biggs andJ. Gassow ( KC ) 6-2 and 6-3.KING OF COMRADES... Bruce Fordyce joined a group oflocal road runners for a recent training run after droppingoff his son who is starting his first year at Rhodes. The runwas organised by Albany Road Runners and included goingdown and back up Woest Hill, along Mountain Drive, aroundthe industrial area and then back towards town. Fordyceentertained runners along the route with stories about theComrades, which made the run a pleasure. Runners enjoyedbreakfast at Wimpy afterwards. Here Fordyce (in yellow)is seen with some of the local runners. He said he will betaking part in this year’s Two Oceans where he is hoping tobreak the five hour mark, as well as the Comrades where hehopes to run under nine hours. Photo: Supplied

12 9 February 2010***125 hours on the roadto mark anniversaryStephen penneyDESPERATE WIN... Viwe Manyathi from Nathaniel Nyaluza Secondary School had to make a dive for the finishing line but stillmanaged to come first in the boys U17 400 metre race. The athletics meeting was held in incredible heat that tested theendurance of the young competitors. Photo: Steven LangRacing to the topStephen penneyAlmost 200 pupils took part in the Grahamstown highschools athletics meeting in extreme heat at the RhodesUniversity Prospect Field on Saturday.All the local schools were represented with Mary WatersSecondary School one of the best represented in many of theevents. A team will now be selected from Saturday’s meetingto represent Grahamstown at the upcoming Albany Districtathletics meeting. The Albany meeting will be split into twoseparate days, the track events will take place at the ProspectSeven in EP sideField on Saturday (13 February) and the field events will be heldat hoërskool PJ Olivier on Wednesday, 17 February.The Albany District athletics meeting will see the top Grahamstown,Port Alfred and Alexandria high school pupils battlingin out for a spot at the Cacadu athletics champs. Thereare three age groups in the various athletics meetings, U15, U17and U19.The two two finishers in each event will be chosen to takepart at the champs on 27 February in humansdorp. A Cacaduteam will then be selected to take part at the provincial athleticschamps in Port elizabeth on 6 March.AS part of the school’s 125th birthday celebrations, St Andrew’sPrep will be holding a 125 hour cycle event in the form of a relayrace. Five staff members and 20 pupils will cycle an accumulatedtime of 125 hours on mountain bikes, riding on gravel roads.The event is held on dirt roads to ensure the safety of theriders by eliminating the need to cycle on any national roads. “Itwould also add a local flavour to the ride as most of the journeywould be through farming country – highlighting the historicallink here,” said Cherie Willie, marketing and communicationsofficer at St Andrew’s. At any given time there will be a minimumof five pupils and two staff members cycling – the idea isto work in relay units of 10km or units of time. An accumulatedtime will be allocated to each shift, so five pupils and two staffmembers cycling for one hour would equate to seven hours ofcycling. The staff have set a target of 25 hours/day – a variabledue to strength of riders/number of riders/distance needing tobe covered. The cyclists will leave from the St Andrew’s PrepTop Field at 6am tomorrow morning and they are scheduledto return on Sunday morning.The first day will see the groupcycle to Kap Reserve, then on Thursday it’s off to Broadlands,then highlands on Friday, Table Farm on Saturday, returning toPrep on Sunday.Willows win away matchStephen penneyWILLOWS Cricket Club, one of the Grahamstown cricket clubswhich is part of the Grahamstown Cricket Board 2009/2010 firstleague, beat Sidbury Cricket club by 188 runs at Sidbury on Saturday.The pick of the batsmen for Willows was Chesley Danielswho made 56, while Lucius Jordaan was their star bowler, takingeight wickets for 19 runs. Willows won the toss and electedto bat under very hot conditions. They went on to make 237 allout in 47.4 overs. Daniels made a good return to the Willows sideafter moving from Grahamstown two years ago. Monray evansmade 38, while captain Jordaan contributed with 23. Left armseamer Jordaan worked through the Sidbury batsmen takingeight wickets, two of which were off the first four balls of thematch. Sidbury were bowled out for 49 runs in 15.1 overs due tosome good bowling by the Willows side, which has many youngmembers, including 14-year-old Cole Wessels who took onewicket. Willows ends the season with a derby encounter againstMakana Sona on Saturday at the Albany Sports Club.Rowing students at Dusi marathonStephen penneyStephen penneyThe eastern Province Triathlon (ePT) Championships tookplace at hobie Beach in Port elizabeth recently, with a numberof locals taking part. Several Grahamstown athletes taking partused the triathlon as training towards the upcoming Spec-SaversIronman South Africa in April, while others took part in thechamps hoping to be selected for the ePT team to take part atthe South Africa Triathlon Championships.The SA champs will take place on 21 March in Germistonand the ePT has selected a large team which will be representingtheir province. Seven local athletes have been chosen forthe eP team, after taking part in the ePT champs.The eP champs was made up of a sprint distance for thejuniors and an Olympic distance for the seniors age groupers.The sprint was over a 750m swim, 20km cycle and a 5km run,while the Olympic covered a 1500m swim, 40km cycle and a10km run.Matthew Archer of St Andrew’s has been selected for theJunior sprint team. The rest of the locals making the eP teamare part of the Olympic age groupers side. The rest of the localsin the eP side are Natalie Ross, Sean Swanepoel, Katjanahoskin, Terri-Lynn Penney, Kerry Longhurst and Neil Currie.Grahamstown results from the eastern Province TriathlonChampionships:Sprint (750m swim/20km cycle/5km run):8. Matthew Archer 1:22:45,16. Caroline Ross 2:11:3016 finishers in the Sprint.Olympic (1500m swim/40km cycle/10km run):27. Neil Currie 2:41:4737. Stephen Penney 2:50:0839. Kerry Longhurst 2:51:5045. Terri-Lynn Penney 3:02:2846. Sean Swanepoel 3:04:2454. Natalie Ross 3:21:2756. Katjana hoskin 3:28:4156 finishers in the OlympicA NUMBeR of Rhodes University Canoe Club members tookpart in the recent hansa Powerade Dusi Canoe Marathon. Dayone started from the Camps drfit Canal in Pietermaritzburgto Dusi Bridge. Day two was from Dusi Bridge to Inanda Damand the third and final day was raced from Inanda Dam and finishedin Durban. Rhodes student Michael Patrick and his rowingpartner, Christopher Birkett finished 11th overall and theywon the U21 section, Alex Adie and her partner finished 6th inthe women’s senior section, while Tarryn and Jessica Goble finished18th in the women’s senior section.Results of Rhodes students at the Dusi canoe marathon (withtheir partner in brackets, if not Rhodes):11. Michael Patrick (Christopher Birkett) day 1 – 2:59:13, day 2 –3:03:45, day 3 – 2:24:26. Total time – 08:27:25.125. Alex Adie (Kelly howe) 3:54:33, 3:44:08, 2:50:49, 10:29:31.299. Angus Lind-holmes and Alastair Warren-Codrington3:40:29, 3:48:56, 4:37:45, 12:07:11.592. Tarryn Goble and Jessica Goble 5:01:46, 5:34:21, 3:27:05,14:03:13.692. Damon Friss (Megan Goble) 5:02:50, 6:02:30, 3:58:43,15:04:04.EP faces BorderEastern Province Rugby will face the Border rugby side in a friendlypre-season rugby encounter in Grahamstown tomorrow. The matchis scheduled to start at 4pm at Miki Yili Stadium, and entry to thestadium is free. EP’s starting side for tomorrow’s match is: Carl vanNiekerk, Milo Nqoro, Siyanda Grey, Braam Gerber, Eckard Jacobs,Matthew Tayler-Smith, Kalvano King, Jacques Potgieter, Trichardtvan Tonder (captain), Elroy Ligman, Nolan Clark, Andries Smit,Hanre Basson, Giovano Fourie, Patrick Mulamba. – Stephen penney