The most important thing that I can say about our group is that it was a learning curve for me. I think I had gotten used to the whole thing of working on campus with on campus sources that I got too comfortable. Moving out of my comfort zone therefore was a bit of a challenge in terms of locating sources and finding stories, it required me to go out there and find out what is going on in the wider Grahamstown.
Showing posts with label Grahamstown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grahamstown. Show all posts
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Housing in Grahamstown
Despite the efforts by government to mend the scars of Apartheid, people in Grahamstown’s townships are still living in poor conditions. Under developed roads, ablution facilities and poor housing conditions are just some of the visible obstacles the government has to concur. Litha Mpondwana reports:
Friday, March 5, 2010
MY PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
The town that I am currently working in is Grahamstown, a small town in the Eastern Cape mainly known as the City of Saints. A large part of Grahamstown’s wealth is supplied by Rhodes University even though Rhodes students tend to isolate themselves from the wider Grahamstown. This town has got a rich cultural history for all races and one can see the scars of apartheid. Most black people are still living in shacks or in small RDP houses. There is also still a wide gap between the haves and the have-nots. It is also known for having some of the best learning institutions and attractions such as the National Arts Festival, Scifest Africa and Highway Africa which attract people from all walks of life to this small town.
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