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Grahamstown in the news: Two South African towns renamed

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Two South African towns renamed: HOWICK – Part of activities lined up for September, which is Heritage Month, is place name changes. Kokstad and Grahamstown will be renamed after struggle heroes. A colourful event, marking the launch …
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You don’t need rhythm to groove away: There was a party in Makwanda (previously Grahamstown) when I was in the second year of my studies for the priesthood in 1983. Many of my fellow seminarians hold high office in the church, including o…
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Defence minister Mapisa-Nqakula settles after bomb scars youth: Defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has paid out an undisclosed amount in damages to a young Grahamstown man who was seriously injured in a massive explosion caused by a mortar from the local mil…
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2 Bedroom Apartment / Flat to Rent in Grahamstown Central: JS – Three on Luke – Luke Street – Available immediately. 2 Bedroom 2 bathroom unit available to rent. This unit is on the first floor. Comes with a fridge, stove, washing machine and tumble dryer. Cl…
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Grahamstown name change debate: Minister says the renaming was preceded by 20 years of talks There have been 332 objections to changing the name of Grahamstown to Makhanda. Arts & culture minister Nathi Mthethwa revealed this on Tue…
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South Africa Day 14 – Grahamstown: This was a rather relaxing day. We did all kinds of things today. We started out with breakfast and WiFi at a local coffee shop, followed by a hair appointment for me for highlights and then a doctor’ …
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South Africa Day 10 – Port Elizabeth, Grahamstown: After that we had another braai and – in anticipation of my birthday tomorrow – some of my cousin’s famous No Fail Chocolate Cake, which turns out perfectly Every Single Time. I can post the recipe if …
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Thank you SASSA Grahamstown: The Rhodes University Community Engagement Division has launched Engagement in Action, a new podcast which aims to bring to life some of the many ways in which the University interacts with communitie…
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Xenophobia in Grahamstown: A historical view: Xenophobia in South Africa has a history. It does not spring spontaneously from poverty but targets it and captures it. In Grahamstown, this history is as old as the town itself. By PADDY O’ HALLORAN. …
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The kaolinitic clay deposits on Beaconsfield, north of Grahamstown: The Grahamstown clay deposits occur below the Grahamstown Formation silcrete, which forms a remnant of an extensive peneplain that developed on the African erosion surface during the Cretaceous–Tertia…
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