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Makhanda News: Benny Bushwhacker embarks on national tour

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Benny Bushwhacker embarks on national tour: Fresh from the success of the National Arts Festival Makhanda in Grahamstown where Ben Voss won two Standard Bank Ovation Awards, Benny Bushwhacker is soon to continue on his national tour, opening at …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

South Africa: The Fringe Festival, a Worn Out Model for Makhanda: The National Arts Festival Fringe has always showcased innovative and experimental work, but new artists in particular are struggling to earn or losing money on their productions. “This is a state …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

Fire forces Rhodes University to evacuate students from residences: Student residences had to be evacuated. The fire cut out the power for the whole campus and parts of Makhanda West. Elana Chrimbo, a warden at one of the residences, said that initially emergency …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

Rhodes University residences evacuated over veld fire: Student residences had to be evacuated. The fire cut out the power for the whole of campus and parts of Makhanda West. Elana Chrimbo, a warden at one of the residences, said that initially emergency …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

South Africa: Water interventions in Makhanda continuing: At this time, South Africa seems to have enough water to see the country through the dry winter, but the sustainability of the water may be compromised if consumers are negligent. “It is almost …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

Makhanda (Grahamstown) name change battle goes to court: The re-naming of Grahamstown to Makhanda will be challenged in the High Court as opponents claim the process was procedurally invalid and based on incorrect historical information. That’s the latest …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

Makhanda festivalgoers urged to adhere to water restrictions: MAKHANDA – The National Arts Festival is underway with a crowd larger than ever before but while the arts are celebrated, the water system of the city is under strain. The festival is expected to …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

South Africa’s water supply sufficient at this time: The Free State’s dam levels are at about 86% and Gauteng’s dams 94.4%. Meanwhile, the DWS continues to intervene in the water situation in Makhanda, in the Eastern Cape, that has been affected by …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

Makhanda: No more lullabies: The azaan, the Islamic call to prayer, spirited its way through Makhanda this week during the 44th edition of the National Arts Festival — into places and spaces of colonial and apartheid trauma, …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

Crossbow stunt gone wrong leaves magician with head wound: Reports say Li Lau was performing an escape when he was shot Sunday in Makhanda. He left the hospital after doctors stitched up his head. “We just had a little minor incident this afternoon, but I’m …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

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