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Grahamstown in the news: Obituary: Rodney Davenport used history to ‘safeguard against con men in public life’

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Obituary: Rodney Davenport used history to ‘safeguard against con men in public life’: A professor of history and head of the department at Rhodes University for many years, he put his academic expertise to practical use as a Grahamstown city councillor and anti-apartheid campaigner, playing a vital role in stopping the forced removal of …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

Cruelty of God and stone- New Play dramatises tragic Blaauwkrantz train disaster: The play showed to full houses at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival recently. DARK DAY: Rescuers work to save who they can after the train left the Blaauwkrantz Bridge on April 22 1911. Twenty-nine lives were lost PICTURE SUPPLIED BY RHODES UNIVERSITY …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

Seed initiative helps feed poor: Some people give you 50c and some give you R50.” What he lacks in funding is overshadowed by Nojoko’s enthusiasm as he regularly pounds the pavement in Port Alfred and makes the haul to Grahamstown for the National Arts Festival to try and raise funds …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

Artwrap Gauteng: July 23-31: Slava Snowshow runs until August 14. Also new on stage is Scorched, opening at the UJ Arts Centre on Wednesday until August 6, fresh from the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. The play follows twins Janine and Simon on a journey to their mother’s …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

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