Grahamstown in South Africa's Eastern Cape, well known for largest arts festival on the African continent, the annual National Arts Festival (NAF), has its name changed. The new name of the town, which was founded in 1812 as a military outpost, is Makhanda (ka Nxele?).
Grahamstown/Makhanda is the largest town in the Makana Local Municipality, which forms part of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality. "Makhanda" (or "Makana") was a Xhosa warrior, war doctor, prophet and philosopher who, during the Xhosa Wars in South Africa, led an attack against the British garrison at Grahamstown in 1819.
Showing posts with label Grahamstown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grahamstown. Show all posts
24 January 2017
Eastern Cape: N2 between Grahamstown <> Peddie temporarily closed!
Due to the widening of the Great Fish River Bridge in the Eastern Cape, travellers are advised not to use the N2 between Grahamstown and Peddie, but the alternative route of the R72 via Port Alfred. The N2 will be closed for long periods from today (24 January 2017) until 27 January 2017. The road will be open to two-way traffic between sunset and sunrise daily.
- 24 January 2017 - The N2 will be closed from 08:00 - 09:00, 10:00 - 11:00, 12:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 15:00 (expected delay: 1hrs per occurence)
- 25 January 2017 - The N2 will be closed from 08:00 - 09:00 (expected delay: 1hrs) , 11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00 (expected delay: 2hrs per occurence)
- 26 Janaury 2017 - The N2 will be closed from 08:00 - 10:00, 11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00 (expected delay: 2hrs per occurence)
- 27 January 2017 - The N2 will be closed from 08:00 - 10:00 (expected delay: 2hrs)
21 July 2010
Old Gaol Backpackers in Grahamstown is closing doors
Sad news from Grahamstown - Old Gaol Backpackers (yes, the backpackers which was originally a jail) is closing down on 24 July 2010. The following message just reached me via facebook:
"Dear Old Gaol friends... this is it. We are closing our doors.
Come and join us on Friday 23 or Saturday 24 July for a final beer in the Gallows pub! Bring your memories with you.
If you need any more info or if you want to contribute/ perform in any way please email us brianpeltason[a]gmail.com or elviravannoort[a]gmail.com or give us a call on 083 982 59 66.
Much love,
Old Gaol Backpackers team "
"Dear Old Gaol friends... this is it. We are closing our doors.
Come and join us on Friday 23 or Saturday 24 July for a final beer in the Gallows pub! Bring your memories with you.
If you need any more info or if you want to contribute/ perform in any way please email us brianpeltason[a]gmail.com or elviravannoort[a]gmail.com or give us a call on 083 982 59 66.
Much love,
Old Gaol Backpackers team "
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