The collapse of an iconic South African city
Historic Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) is home to a university, prestigious private schools, the Eastern Cape High Court, and the... Read more
29 Jul, 2025
Cailyb Prinsloo’s Covid-era play leaves audiences stunned at National Arts Fest
Live performance of ‘What Do You Think the Birds Are Doing’ By Anda Tolibadi Makhanda – The National Arts... Read more
2 Jul, 2025
Makhanda water crisis continues to plague Rhodes University students
Makhanda — The town of Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) has been blighted by a water crisis for several years, with... Read more
20 Sep, 2024
Deadline for Makhanda water works upgrades missed – again
Makhanda’s water treatment works has been undergoing an upgrade since 2015, with completion deadlines having been extended since 2017.... Read more
15 May, 2024
Makhanda without a post office since July
People from the town and surrounding areas are having to travel to Port Alfred By Loyiso Dyongman The South... Read more
8 Sep, 2023
Government must intervene in Intercape bus attacks
By Tania Broughton Makhanda High Court Judge has slammed a “woefully inadequate” action plan to quell attacks on Intercape... Read more
25 Aug, 2023
Police launch manhunt for seven dangerous prisoners who cut prison bars with a hacksaw and escaped
Cape Town – Eastern Cape police have launched a manhunt after seven dangerous prisoners escaped from a prison in... Read more
19 Oct, 2022
