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What’s in a name – Re Bo Mang?

What’s in a name – Re Bo Mang?

Leago Mamabolo reviews a student production about naming and destiny.

How do we contextualise where we are from? The film Re Bo Mang? (Who are we?) does this by begging the question of, “what’s in a name?”. Centred around the directors, Karabo Magofe Mahlaela and Dimpho Edwin Mabodimo’s Pedi community, the film reveals that there are contesting opinions and views on the issue of how much impact a name has on one’s life. There are two main characters, Thomonodah Mohlala and Odirile Makola, whose stories the film follows. The film is screened in the South African Student Film category at Encounters 2020. (more…)

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Mission Lockdown Recipes: Peppermint Crisp Tart

Catherine White whips up a sweet treat

Are you feeling stranded at home during lockdown? Do you have access to cream, tinned caramel, tennis biscuits and peppermint crisp? Make it your mission to try out this easy recipe. If I can do it, you can too!

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Portrait of Place – Red Café


We visit The Red Café in High Street, Grahamstown \ Mahkanda to feel the atmosphere of this friendly and popular little café. Owner Louis talks about their menu and what makes Red Café one of the most charming establishments in town. The discusses the issues that a small business owner has to go through in order to keep running.

Production by Michael Taylor

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Portrait of place – Ultra Fitness


Bill Jokana is a personal trainer at a gym in Grahamstown. He understands the many reasons people join a gym and encourages people of all ages to look after their bodies, to remain healthy and increase their chances of living longer. Bill shows us a normal day in his world…

Production by Khaka Ngcofe

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Nqontsonqa – Ndaakuthanda


Ndaakuthanda is a Xhosa rap song by Nqontsonqa, a language activist from Grahamstown (Makhanda). In the song he is reflecting about the love of his life, why he loves her and how he initially fell in love with her. The artist is passionate about the preservation of the rich Xhosa language and culture.
Production by Nelisa Kom & Zimkhita Kweza

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Chalkbored


Imagine how great it would be if a science lecture could be as exciting as a play?

We investigate the power of educational theatre in making science more relatable and entertaining to young minds. This is achieved by looking at the play “All from One” which was performed at Scifest Africa this year.

Production by Michael Dorfling & Smangaliso Ngwenya