Grahamstown - Foreign students studying at Rhodes University in Grahamstown were being moved to residences on campus on Thursday as a precautionary measure, International Programmes, Projects and Events Officer Allan Magubane confirmed. More than 1 000 students from other countries are registered with the university, with the bulk living in campus residences. Concerns have however been raised over the safety of students living off campus after fears of xenophobic attacks surfaced, with the … [Read more...] about Rhodes moves students onto campus following attacks
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Rhodes protesters threatened with ‘gun’
A peaceful protest by a group of Rhodes University students turned tense after a white man brandished a "gun" at one demonstrator on Tuesday. It is believed that the altercation became racially fuelled after white students in a car approached the African Street barricade and were stopped by peaceful protesters. One witness said a conversation ensued between one of the black protesters and two white men in a vehicle – also believed to be students. Speaking to News24, Sim Gayika, a … [Read more...] about Rhodes protesters threatened with ‘gun’
Video Collection: Rhodes University MIP Protest
At the risk of being branded an old fart I must say that if I had taken part in any such protest my Old Man would have yanked me out of University and 'allowed' me to work at digging trenches for a living - as a wise Vice Chancellor once told me; "Studying at University is a right and if we had to allow our students to pass easily we would be doing our country a gross disservice" - or something along those lines. But, times change and leaders grow weak......... Watch this selection of … [Read more...] about Video Collection: Rhodes University MIP Protest
Mabizela to meet with student protesters
Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor Sizwe Mabizela is to meet with striking students after the institution's academic programme was suspended on Monday. University spokesperson Catherine Deiner said on Monday morning Mabizela was "already on his way" to engage with the group, which is believed to be protesting over the "minimum initial payment" - a 50% lump sum of their total tuition. For a new student staying in residence, the minimum initial payment would be at least R41 000. The Daily … [Read more...] about Mabizela to meet with student protesters
Rhodes University Student Protests
Grahamstown - Rhodes University has suspended classes as students started protesting against fee hikes, according to reports on Monday. The Daily Dispatch reported that a group of about 100 students, some armed with sticks, turned people away from the Eastern Cape campus on Monday morning. eNCA reported that students had barricaded entrances with burning tyres. "Students are protesting about the minimum initial payment, which means students are required to pay 50% of the fees. This … [Read more...] about Rhodes University Student Protests
SANRAL teams up with Rhodes University to protect rare vegetation
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has teamed up with Rhodes University to save a rare, endemic plant species, Oldenburgia grandis, and has now brought this species home to help educate Grahamstown residents in the local botanical gardens. Oldenburgia grandis, an ancient member of the daisy family (Asteraceae), occurs mainly within the Suurberg mountain range between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, clustering on the rocky outcrops of the Witteberg quartzite or, nearer to … [Read more...] about SANRAL teams up with Rhodes University to protect rare vegetation
A sailing spectacle in the middle of Port Elizabeth
The recent World First Interclub Dinghy Sailing Regatta which took place from 26 to 28 April 2014 and contested on Port Elizabeth's North End Lake was won by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club. Of the 38 competitors that sailed in the three day regatta ABYC fielded 26 sailors, Redhouse Yacht Club 9 and Rhodes Sailing Club 3. The deck at the EP Powerboat club was thronged with spectators enjoying the sunshine, Fanta Browns and other frothy stuff as the sailors sailed 7 races over the three days. Regular … [Read more...] about A sailing spectacle in the middle of Port Elizabeth
Rhodes brightest help profile sustainable corporate practice
It's not just environmentalists that have elevated sustainability to the top of the agenda, but business and recently business studies in higher education, which has woven the topic through its high-level post-graduate courses to ensure that commerce is cognisant of a 'triple context'. Last week, Coega's safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) team hosted 30 of Rhodes University's brightest minds as part of an outreach to profile sustainable practice in the corporate world. Rhodes … [Read more...] about Rhodes brightest help profile sustainable corporate practice
Just .85 of a second over 5.5 kilometres
On Saturday 17 August the NMMU Men's and Women's 1st Eight Rowing Teams squared up on the Swartkops river in the 2013 tri-varsity championships. A near gale in the city of Port Elizabeth failed to reach the village of Redhouse but the rowers were still presented with challenging conditions. The women's teams rowed over 4 kilometres and the men's over 5.5 kilometres with both races starting on the Uitenhage side of Redhouse and finishing just past the last jetty of the Redhouse … [Read more...] about Just .85 of a second over 5.5 kilometres
Three Mandela Rhodes scholars from NMMU
Three female students, all in Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Health Sciences Faculty, are among the top national leadership award recipients this year. In addition, it's a feather in NMMU's cap to have three students among the final 23 Mandela Rhodes scholars among the hundreds of applicants countrywide. BTech Biomedical Technology student Kegomoditswe Mathobela from Coligny in the North West Province is not only a Mandela Rhodes scholarship award winner, but also this year's … [Read more...] about Three Mandela Rhodes scholars from NMMU
Rhodes Trail Run Wild Card Entrant Drawn in Port Elizabeth
The Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has confirmed its place as the vehicle sponsor for the 2012 Rhodes Trail Run, one of South Africa's most arduous and legendary trail races. The 52 km run is staged in the tranquil beauty of the southern Drakensberg mountains surrounding the village of Rhodes and, naturally, the immensely challenging terrain of the Lesotho border. In line with Ford's 'Go Further' brand philosophy, the company will be supplying the organisers with four … [Read more...] about Rhodes Trail Run Wild Card Entrant Drawn in Port Elizabeth
