Organised crime at Rhodes

By Michelle Solomon and Clare Kaeflein

Crime syndicates are operating in Rhodes University residences, according to David Brown, Senior Campus Protection Officer.

From the stands

By Adam Wakefield

The Currie Cup is the oldest domestic rugby competition in the world and this year’s competition has been one of the better ones, with the “big” five being competitive up to the last week of the round robin competition (though as a Lions fan I was saddened by their demise before the semi-finals).

Ciro De Siena on dithering debaters

I’m quite worried. You see, there’s a very controversial media bill which may enact prepublication censorship on every public medium in this country, going to parliament for approval next week and what do we know about it? Nothing.

Politics behind politics

By Azwihangwisi Mufamadi

Of course the future of Africa is looking bright, or should I use “orange” as Evan Ford, the treasurer of the Rhodes SRC, likes to put it.

Cricket takes to the field

By Tracy Chemaly

This year’s cricket season ended with Rhodes’ first team coming fourth in the Border Premier League.

Taekwon-do championships

By Brett Bruton

To say that the Rhodes Taekwon-do Club’s participation in the South African Taekwon-do National Championships in Port Elizabeth this year was a resounding success is almost an understatement.

Guy Butler and Canterbury overall Inter-Res winners

By Adam Wakefield

The Rhodes University Inter-Res Competition has been concluded for another year. 

Waste war: the underbelly of globalisation

By Leila Hall

Thousands of Abidjan residents recently protested in the streets of the Ivory Coast’s capital, with placards pronouncing messages such as “they are killing us for money”.

Is Africa dumb or just really stupid?

By Setumo-Thebe Mohlomi

I have often questioned what it was that made Africa, the nation and the continent, lose so much of itself for what seemed at the time like fire sticks and shiny trinkets.

Socialism or death?

By Brett Petzer

“The bourgeoisification of the ANC poses a growing danger to South Africa and its poor,” said Young Communist League secretary, Buti Manamela.

Diary of a Drama 1 student

By Shea Karssing

The life of a first-year Rhodes University Drama student could be described as arduous, if not simply excruciating.

DJs with a lot of finesse

By Khumo Makgothi and Lula Hlatshwayo

Durban’s Finest DJs, Tira and Sox, are precisely that: the finest DJs that Durban and the rest of the country have ever seen.

To the point with His People Pastor Gareth Lowe

By Ilana Koegelenberg and Rodain Joubert

Pastor Gareth Lowe, former Rhodes student, currently fills the senior pastor position at the Grahamstown His People church.

The invisible heroes

Danielle Brock and Filipa de Oliveira investigate the role of the support staff – the backbone of our university.

Movie review: Step Up

By David van der Walt

While watching this urban dance film starring Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, one realises that it is relatively mediocre.

Wonderboom rocks up De Tap Huijs

By Ilana Koegelenberg 

Wonderboom. What more needs to be said?

It’s time for something nude

By Robbie White

Rumours that have been going around on Rhodes campus have been confirmed: a new society called Nudesoc is starting up.

The International Student Barometer – how do we rate?

By Marius Vermaak 

International students had the chance to air their views on the quality of their “Rhodes experience” in a survey conducted in August.

Brutal rape and murder case goes to court

By Ashleigh Swaile

Grahamstown’s High Street Magistrate’s Office became a site of protest and singing last week Thursday, as Rhodes employees and students gathered to urge the denial of bail for the alleged rapists and murderers of Christina Royi and her aunt, Boniwe “Hola” Ngwendu. 

Rhodes crews claim victory

By Fleur Rollason

Port Alfred was rocked by the sounds of hooting and squealing tires as supporters chased rowing boats down the river. South Africa’s top university rowing crews and their supporters descended on the Kowie River for the annual Mutual and Federal Universities Boatrace.