On Wednesday 21 October, universities across the country initiated a national shut down. This was done in the hopes of combating the extreme increase of fees planned for 2016. Rhodes University began the #feesmustfall protest on Monday and have continued since. Megan Whittington reports on the day’s events. This morning, protesters began gathering outside the Rhodes …
Today, protests began on Rhodes University campus in order to bring attention to the high MIP and general fees at the University. After hearing about an increased level of police presence at Eastcape Midlands College, Rhodes students marched to their campus to show their solidarity. EMC students have not been reimbursed their accommodation fees and have been protesting …
Following the morning’s mass action across Rhodes University campus, students gathered at Eastcape Midlands College (EMC) in solidarity with the EMC protestors. Police fired stun grenades in order to disperse the crowd that was allegedly attempting to enter the EMC premises. Rhodes Vice-Chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela, who was on the scene, addressed the police and …
In the early hours of Monday 19 October, hundreds of Rhodes University students took to campus streets to protest the rising costs of Minimum Initial Payment (MIP) as well as potential fee hikes facing students for the upcoming year. Embizweni is on the ground. Words by Heather Cameron and Megan Whittington. Photos by Greg Roxburgh.
Game drives, canoeing, camping, bird watching, sailing, bass fishing, environmental education, hiking – all located a mere 12 kilometres from Grahamstown. Sarah Beningfield and Heather Cameron, accompanied by Amakhala game ranger Wesley Gush, visited the reserve to see how it is doing. Continue reading
In January of this year, Grahamstown resident Michael Appelt launched Grahamstown TV— a television website dedicated to broadcasting content related to the City of Saints. Heather Cameron sat down with Appelt shortly after he launched the site, as well as more recently, to find out how Grahamstown’s own TV web channel is doing. Continue reading
Late on Sunday 18 October, a few students of Rhodes University took the initiative of barricading the University in anticipation of the #feesmustfall movement, which would prove to be a national protest. Throughout the week, dedicated students and supporters of the movement protested the high cost of tertiary education in South Africa. On Friday 23 October, … Continue reading
At 3pm today Rhodes University protesters as well as members of the Unemployment People’s Movement (UPM) marched back to the Eastcape Midlands College (EMC). This was following a protest held earlier the same morning at the same venue (for more click here and here). Luyanda Mahlinza reports. The protest aimed to stop a proposed exam … Continue reading
Megan Whittington reviews a documentary directed by David Russell for publication on Channel 4. The documentary, entitled “The Event: How Racist Are You?” was produced in 2009 and explored Jane Elliott’s brown eye/blue eye exercise on a group of people in the United Kingdom. It was accessed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MYHBrJIIFU. Continue reading
After months of anticipation, Mugg & Bean has opened in Pepper Grove Mall this morning. The opening was described as “soft” to customers who were waiting outside in the hopes of being the first to enjoy a breakfast at the local branch. Embizweni were amongst the first customers and recorded the opening. Thandi Bombi, Megan … Continue reading
The botanical gardens in Grahamstown became host to a group of students discussing their views on feminism during a sharing picnic. Reporter, Shannon Frost, attended the event to bring you all the details. Continue reading
‘Penis Gallery’ probably isn’t the first term that jumps to mind when people think about things to do around Grahamstown. But, much to the suprise, excitement or bewilderment of many, a gallery dedicated to the phallus (the penis) can be found 25 minutes outside of town. Sarah Beningfield and Heather Cameron explored this off the beaten track gallery- … Continue reading
Rhodes University first year journalism student, Jomiro Eming, won a chance of a life-time to attend the Future NEWS Conference hosted in Edinburgh, Scotland. Our reporter, Shannon Frost, spoke with Jomiro on this incredible experience Continue reading
Volunteers were offered the opportunity to learn how to plant trees and contribute to the sustainability of their own environment with RU Green Society & Loose Change Events. Our reporter, Shannon Frost, joined the event. Continue reading
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