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Rhodes University: Beating cancer motivates teen to study Psychology at Rhodes University – Gqeberha in the News

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Rhodes University: Beating cancer motivates teen to study Psychology at Rhodes University: When a young girl from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) was diagnosed with leukemia in 2013 and admitted to Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, she wasn’t sure if her studies would ever extend beyond ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Ex-EC health dept employee pleads guilty to laundering over R357k: Baxolile Ngoloyi has been convicted of fraud, corruption and money laundering, involving over R357,000 … [Read more...] about Rhodes University: Beating cancer motivates teen to study Psychology at Rhodes University – Gqeberha in the News

Madibaz aim to bounce back against Rhodes – MyPR.co.za

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Madibaz aim to bounce back against Rhodes: FNB Madibaz player Kyle Cyster prepares to set off on a run in their Varsity Shield rugby match against Walter Sisulu University at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth last Friday. Photo: Michael Sheehan The FNB Madibaz rugby team are determined to regain their intensity after they went off the boil to suffer a Varsity Shield defeat against Walter Sisulu University in Port Elizabeth last Friday. The 19-14 result was the Nelson Mandela University … [Read more...] about Madibaz aim to bounce back against Rhodes – MyPR.co.za

Makhanda News: Rhodes a centre of inspiration in a community riddled with alcohol abuse

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Rhodes a centre of inspiration in a community riddled with alcohol abuse: GRAHAMSTOWN - The town of Makhanda, formerly Grahamstown, is synonymous with music, arts and performances, with the National Arts Festival - marketed as Africa's largest and most colourful cultural ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. WATCH: SAFM pre-election debate in Eastern Cape: The pre-election debate in the Eastern Cape will look at the state of education. The debate will also touch on gangs, crime, drugs, the … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Rhodes a centre of inspiration in a community riddled with alcohol abuse

Makhanda in the news: South Africa: Rhodes University Appoints First Ever Harassment and Discrimination Officer

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South Africa: Rhodes University Appoints First Ever Harassment and Discrimination Officer: Scores of students in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) gathered in protest two years ago against the "war on women's bodies" being ignored. This collective action sparked an international debate ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Scholarship opportunity up for grabs: In Port Elizabeth, beneficiaries will study at either Collegiate Girls’ High School or Grey High School, while in Makhanda, pupils will go … [Read more...] about Makhanda in the news: South Africa: Rhodes University Appoints First Ever Harassment and Discrimination Officer

Makhanda in the news: Rhodes rages after suicide

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Rhodes rages after suicide: It rained in Makhanda on Tuesday morning but still hundreds of students, staff and lecturers made the solemn march to the Settlers’ Monument, where Rhodes University holds its graduation ceremonies. K... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Before You Arrive We Were Here: Shuma Sopotela’s ‘Indlulamthi’: This production was realized with Lulamil Nikani, the Palestinian actor Ahmad Tobasi and Makhanda-based children from Ntsika High School and several other children … [Read more...] about Makhanda in the news: Rhodes rages after suicide

Makhanda in the news: Rhodes VC: We failed Khensani

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Rhodes VC: We failed Khensani: Students and faculty members at Rhodes University marched to the Settlers Monument in Makhanda on Tuesday to mourn the death of Khensani Maseko. Twenty-three-year-old Khensani Maseko was a 3rd year BA ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. 332 objections to changing the name of Grahamstown: There have been 332 objections to changing the name of Grahamstown to Makhanda. Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa revealed this in a media statement on Tuesday. “Most‚ if … [Read more...] about Makhanda in the news: Rhodes VC: We failed Khensani

Grahamstown in the news: Rhodes University turns to education after death of Khensani Maseko

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Rhodes University turns to education after death of Khensani Maseko: The issue of sexual consent will be discussed in a series of talks at Grahamstown’s Rhodes University‚ following the death of third-year Bachelor of Arts student Khensani Maseko. Maseko allegedly comm... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Rhodes University turns to education to deal with sex pests after death of student: The issue of sexual consent will be discussed in a series of talks at Grahamstown’s Rhodes University‚ … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Rhodes University turns to education after death of Khensani Maseko

Grahamstown in the news: Giyani Enters Into Research Collaboration With Rhodes University

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Giyani Enters Into Research Collaboration With Rhodes University: As part of its research efforts, Giyani established a relationship with Professor Hari Tsikos, head of Postgraduate Research in Iron and Manganese Ore Resources (PRIMOR) at Rhodes University, Grahamst... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Farm for Sale in Grahamstown Central: A high carrying capacity grazing farm, ideal for the start-up cattle farmers or game breeder. This 92-hectare property is fully game fenced and has a neat … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Giyani Enters Into Research Collaboration With Rhodes University

Rhodes Res Names to Change

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Families of three of South Africa’s most prominent struggle icons Mmakgamo Charlotte Maxeke, Mankayi Enoch Sontonga and Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe will tomorrow join Rhodes University at an event to mark the renaming of three residences in honour of the icons. The renaming of Jameson House (Mmakgamo Charlotte Maxeke House), Piet Retief House (Mankayi Enoch Sontonga) and Jan Smuts House (Robert Sobukwe House) is part of a continuing transformation agenda at the University. Maxeke was one of … [Read more...] about Rhodes Res Names to Change

Grahamstown in the news: Rhodes expels students for rape

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Rhodes expels students for rape: Considered as the leaders of the protests, three students had an interdict levelled against them which the Grahamstown High Court granted in December. The three approached both the high court and the Supreme Court of Appeal to have the interdict overturned ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Meccano enthusiast builds follow-up to his world’s most massive model: However, determined to build the giant excavator on a scale of 1:18 the Grahamstown resident … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Rhodes expels students for rape

Grahamstown in the news: Alumni say ‘no’ to renaming Rhodes

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Alumni say ‘no’ to renaming Rhodes: “As part of the transformation participation process, alumni consultations were also held in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Perth Australia, Namibia, Knysna, Grahamstown, East London and Port Elizabeth and convocation was brought forward in the lead up ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. People of the south are old hands at thriving in a drought: These innovations allowed the people of the Howiesons Poort era — named after an archaeological site near … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Alumni say ‘no’ to renaming Rhodes

Grahamstown in the news: Retired Rhodes University professor brutally attacked in home

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Retired Rhodes University professor brutally attacked in home: Pope Francis on Monday begged for God's forgiveness for "the sins and failings of the Church and its members" implicated in the 1994 Rwanda genocide that killed around 800,000 people. Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Grahamstown's got talent!: "Remember the eisteddfods we used to take part in at the Monument?" I said to my brother who has been living out of South Africa for more than 30 years. "Well it's nothing like that." You … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Retired Rhodes University professor brutally attacked in home

Expert Advice for First Timers Rhodes University

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Southern Kings forwards coach Barend Pieterse and kicking coach Henning van der Merwe visited Rhodes University on Monday 16 January ahead of the Grahamstown university's participation in the Varsity Shield this year. As part of the Southern Kings' management team's vision of ensuring that talent in the Eastern Cape region is nurtured, coaches and players will go around to schools and universities to assist in imparting their knowledge and assisting where they can to help in the … [Read more...] about Expert Advice for First Timers Rhodes University

Grahamstown in the news: Oxford University Appoints Nigerian As First Black Rhodes Professor

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Oxford University Appoints Nigerian As First Black Rhodes Professor: The new Rhodes Professor, formerly a lecturer in political science at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, is a visiting professor at the Institute for Social and Economic Research at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa. He has held visiting fellows ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Brilliant Backpacking along the Garden Route: Port Alfred, Bathurst, Grahamstown “Port Alfred is a sleepy little town with … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Oxford University Appoints Nigerian As First Black Rhodes Professor