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Grahamstown in the news: Are our Tribal Roots still relevant?

27 September 2017 By Port Elizabethan

Are our Tribal Roots still relevant?: In 1876 my Great Grandfather – G W Cross came out to South Africa in a sailing boat and took up the pastorate of a small Baptist Church in Grahamstown, in the Eastern Cape. He never returned to Ireland and died in South Africa. All his working life in …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

Reflections on tribalism in Zimbabwe: In 1876 my Great Grandfather – G W Cross came out to South Africa in a sailing boat and took up the pastorate of a small Baptist Church in Grahamstown, in the Eastern Cape. He never returned to Ireland and died in South Africa. All his working life in …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

Fani free from charges: “I was chased out and lost my job without even testifying. The decision to fire me was communicated to me through an e-mail and it was based on the flawed Grahamstown High Court judgment which was later overturned and nullified by the Supreme Court of …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

Coldsprings Lodge: Featuring a swimming pool and BBQfacilities, Coldsprings Lodge offers country-side accommodation outside Grahamstown. There is a children’s playground and darts. Guest can fish and canoe in the nearby dam. Featuring a private entrance, each guest room …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

National Arts Festival 2017: Disruption comes to Grahamstown: “Disruption”, the buzzword of the moment, is the theme of this year’s National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. Challenging works grappling with the South African issues of the moment are on offer in abundance, but in reality the festival is also a balm …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

Grahamstown, South Africa — Sunrise, Sunset, and Moon Times for Today: The Sun’s altitude in Grahamstown today. The horizontal line signifies the horizon, the vertical lines show the times of sunrise and sunset. Altitude and heading are displayed in a separate box. The graph defaults to current time. Hover over it to select a …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

1 Bedroom Apartment / Flat to Rent in Grahamstown Central: Situated on one of the main streets of Grahamstown. This bachelor includes a garage and is only a short walk from town. It is perfect for a student. Flat on the premises of a 4 bedroom house. Monthly rental includes: hi-tec security, water and garden services.
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

House prices in Grahamstown Road, Sedbury, Chepstow NP16: What’s the average house price in Grahamstown Road? The average price for property in Grahamstown Road stood at £93,573 in September 2017. This is a rise of 0.27% in the last three months (since June 2017) and rise of 1.38% since 12 months ago. In terms …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

Observatory Museum in Grahamstown getting a facelift: In a bid to preserve the heritage of Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape, the Albany Museum which manages a number of heritage sites in the city, has embarked on a programme to renovate heritage sites. One of the city’s oldest heritage sites, the Observatory …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

Distance between Johannesburg and Grahamstown: Now let’s assume you have a private jet and you can fly in the fastest possible straight line between Johannesburg, South Africa and Grahamstown, South Africa. Because of the curvature of the Earth, the shortest distance is actually the “great circle …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

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