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THAT WAS MATRIC 2017! Mixed Fortunes for Grahamstown Matriculants Welcome to the new, FREE Grocott’s Mail Today we give you the first edition of ship of more than 10 000 people all Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. the Grocott’s Mail free weekly news- over Grahamstown, as well as Kenton, paper. Bathurst, Port Alfred, Riebeeck East How will I get my Grocott’s Mail? Many of you have for many years and Alicedale. If you’ve been a subscriber, we’ll been champions of the Friday news- We’ll still bring you the informa- continue to deliver Grocott’s Mail to paper that has become synonymous tion that matters to you most and a your postbox. You’ll also be able to with Grahamstown. You are our best place for our town’s diverse residents pick up a copy at outlets across town. supporters and strongest critics: as to share news and views. We’re com- the community we serve grows and mitted to providing informative jour- When will I get Grocott’s Mail? changes, we have listened and moved nalism, along with useful information, Every Friday. For queries, What- with you. fun and educational activities and fan- sapp 076 733 1770 or call 046 Grocott’s Mail’s first edition on 11 tastic giveaways. 603 7111 during office hours. May 1870 was a free advertising sheet. Our flagship Friday print edition is The oldest independent newspaper in just part of the picture. South Africa once again come to our For daily updated news, visit our readers for free, crossing the town’s lively interactive website www.gro- 12 January 2018 • Vol. 148 Issue: 01 divides to reach an estimated reader- cotts.co.za and find us on Facebook, THAT WAS MATRIC 2017! Mixed fortunes for Grahamstown matriculants VGHS matrics celebrate after collecting their results from the school last Friday. The school enjoyed a 100% pass rate for the 14th consecutive year. More Matric stories on pages 3, 7, 8 and 9. Photo: Steven Lang PRE-OWNED Wishing all our 2017 H100 2.6 Bakkie with Canopy R239 900.00 2016 Hyundai Accent 1.6 Motion R199 900.00 customers 2016 Hyundai Grand i10 1.25 Fluid R164 900.00 2016 Hyundai i10 1.1 Fluid Manual R124 900.00 2014 Hyundai i10 1.1 Fluid Auto R124 900.00 Blessed & 2012 Hyundai ix35 2.0 Exec Manual R194 900.00 2011 Kia Sportage 2.0 Petrol Auto R199,900.00 2010 Toyota Corolla 1.3 Professional R109 900.00 Happy New Year! GRAHAMSTOWN 046 622 3914 STEVEN 078 113 3497 TANYA 071 158 0461 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2017 CLASS AND STAFF OF DSG ON YOUR OUTSTANDING MATRIC RESULTS!! 2 NEWS Grocott’s Mail 12 JANUARY 2018 Support for attack survivors DRIVEN BY PEOPLE POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY By SUE MACLENNAN riends, family and neighbours Securing have rallied to support elderly t h e c i t y f o r o v e r Grahamstown residents Ver- 25 years Fnon Marais and Jacobus “Koekoe” Jonker who were robbed at their SAFETY Belmont Valley home on 3 January. Jonker was so brutally beaten that TIPS he lost consciousness and is recov- ering in hospital. Marais is partly FROM paralysed as the result of a stroke ANDRE and can’t speak. He wasn't injured but friends say it’s clear that he’s WILLE traumatised by the terrifying or- deal. * Write a description as soon as you can The men live on a smallholding at * An accurate description of criminals the town end of Belmont Valley. On can help secure their arrest. the strip between the disused railway * Don’t make direct eye contact as line and the Bloukrans River, they you make mental notes about logos, have created a garden paradise and colours, distinguishing marks, speech, built from scratch a home that has facial features, tattoos or scars. been their haven for 44 years. * Vehicle make, model or colour and Marais cultivated heritage and number plate. ancient roses – a labour of love that * Once you have all this information you are then in a much better position Jonker has taken on after his stroke. to write a police report which is usually Jonker himself is a skilled woodwork- completed by either the victim or a er specialising in miniature doll’s fur- witness. niture pieces which are usually repli- Police officers leave the Belmont Valley home of two men in their 70s who were robbed on Wednesday 3 January 2018. cas of actual antique pieces. One of the men was brutally attacked. The other, a stroke survivor, was helpless to assist. Both were hospitalised. Two RESPONSES THIS WEEK IN Lively and lucid despite his or- suspects were arrested. Photo: Sue Maclennan GRAHAMSTOWN deal, Jonker told Grocott’s Mail he had gone outside yesterday to feed or to move independently and was tion team was at the scene within “At this stage it is not known what • House Break-ins: 6 the pigeons and, seeing a young inside the house at the time of the an hour and remained there scour- was taken and how many suspects • Attempted break-ins: 2 man near the house, told him to robbery. He would have been help- ing the area for evidence well into were involved,” Govender said last • Farm Attacks: 2 leave. less to do anything as the robbers the night. This morning, Hi-Tec of- night in a statement. “Several bags After that, he remembers noth- entered and ransacked the home. ficers were guarding the house. with items packed into them were • Panic buttons activated: 2 ing. “I blacked out.” The robbery was in progress when Friends and neighbours have found at the scene.” • Shoplifting: 1 Jonker, also known by friends Hi-Tec Security responded to a panic meanwhile rallied round to help, Today, Govender confirmed that • Arrests: 6 as “Shorty” because of his diminu- alarm, according to police spokes- making plans to further secure the there have been no further arrests. tive stature, was found outside the person Captain Mali Govender. property, look after pets and ar- Govender asked for any person WE OFFER house bleeding and unconscious, his When the Hi-Tec armed response range care for both men. Marais with information that could assist the • 24hr Monitoring battered face covered with a sack, team entered the house, they found has been an active member of the SAPS in their investigations to con- • Alarm Installations his body pinned down by a huge two suspects between the ages of 18 Grahamstown Horticultural Society tact their nearest police station or the • Services and repairs to all rock. He will turn 75 in two weeks. and 26 inside. Hi-Tec had meanwhile for many years and following his Crime Stop number on 0860 10111. A spokesperson for the family said called SAPS for backup and the men stroke, members of the society have “All information is strictly confiden- makes of alarm systems he was likely to need surgery. were arrested, Govender said. regularly gone out to tend the roses tial and the caller has a choice to re- • Armed Response Marais, 77, is unable to speak, A high-powered SAPS investiga- in their famous garden. main anonymous,” Govender said. • Guards • Access control (gate automation, intercoms and cameras) • Electric Fencing Six days of Christmas crime and human tragedy Securing Kenton on Sea/ STAFF REPORTER Drunk and Driving - 4 Attempted murder – 1 play was suspected. Bushman's River/Cannon Rocks/ Nearly 40 incidents in six days rang- Motor vehicle accident - 1 Murder – 2 Suicide inquests – 2: A 25-year-old Boknes Areas ing from drunk and disorderly con- Theft out of motor vehicle –1 Rape – 7 man was found hanging from a belt duct to rape and murder kept police House burglaries –2 Contravention of Section 18 of the in the outside toilet at a home in Ex- For advice or a free quote in the Grahamstown Cluster busy. Stock theft – 1 Initiation Act 5 of 2016 - 1 tension 6 in Joza; and on a farm out- contact André Wille This summary is compiled from po- Drug arrests – 1 Death inquest – 1 - A 61-year-old side Grahamstown, a 16-year-old boy Tel: 046 636 1667 lice reports from Saturday 23 to Robbery – 2 man returning from a traditional cer- was found dead by his grandmother Thursday 28 December. Common assault –3 emony, who had been drinking all early on the morning of Thursday 28 Drunk and disorderly behaviour –5 Assault GBH – 2 day, was found lying face-down in December. He had hanged himself EMERGENCY Reckless and negligent driving - 1 Culpable homicide – 1 the street on his way home. No foul from a tree, using his own jersey. NUMBERS • Ambulance 10177 WEATHER AND • Aids Helpline 0800 012322 046 603 6300 • AA Rescue 0800 111997 WEATHER & TIDES • Medical Rescue 0800 033007 • GHT Child Welfare 046 636 1355 TIDES • Electricity 046 603 6036 FRIDAY 12 January MONDAY THURSDAY A/H 046 603 6000 Partly Cloudy. Wind moderate SSW Partly cloudy with rain. Wind moderate SW. Partly cloudy. Wind light southerly. • Eskom 086 014 00014 Temperature: Min 13°C Max 34°C Temperature: Min 11°C Max 25°C Temperature: Min 19°C Max 34°C • Fire Brigade 046 622 4444 Tides: Low 06:45 and 19:40 Tides: Low 08:55 21:24 Tides: Low 10:31 22:51 • Ght Police Station 046 603 9152 High 00:52 and 13:08 High 03:05 15:07 High 04:35 16:39 • Hi-Tec 046 636 1660 • Raphael Centre 046 622 8831 SATURDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY • SPCA 046 622 3233 Partly cloudy. Wind light SSE. Partly cloudy.
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