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5 April 2013
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Editor-in-Chief: Xand Venturas Deputy Editor: Sarisha Dhaya Chief Copy Editor: Matthew Kynaston Online Editor-in-chief : Megan Ellis Webmaster: Brad de Klerk Online Content Editor: Nina McFall Chief Media Supervisor: Hancu Louw Designers: Nkemdilim Oranye Cindy Archillies Tinika King Nuen Chief Pics Editor: Niamh Walsh- Vorster Assistant Pics. Editor: Sibulele Mabusela Illustrator: Katja Schreiber News Editor: Brenda Sekgota Politics Editor: Andrew Blane Business Editor: Njabulo Nkosi Features Editor: Carly Hosford-Israel A & E Print Editor: David Mann A & E Online Editor: Leah Solomon Lifestyle Editor: Rhea MacDonald Environmental Editor: Jane Berg Sports Editor: Bridgette Hall Online Sports Editor: Ashleigh Morris Distribution Manager: Fezekile Cokile Editorial Consultant: Marc Davies Contacts: Editor: activate.editor@gmail.com Deputy Editor: activate.deputy@gmail.com Cover Pic: Niamh Walsh- Vorster Printed by Paarlcoldset, Port Elizabeth
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NEWS 3
The Galela Amanzi project emerged from wide consultation amongst students from Rhodes University as to what could be done to remedy the towns water shortages. Now that Galela Amanzi is a student society under the Universitys Community Engagement Office, their main activities are fundraising from corporate sponsors and researching effective ways to harvest rainwater in Grahamstown.
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5 April 2013
Spotlight, Graduates!
By Rhea Macdonald Rhodes University is reputed for its high quality education and academic excellence. Students travel from all over the continent to attend the lectures, experience Grahamstown, and build their degrees. When youre studying here at Rhodes, you tend to get caught up in the day-to-day life of being a student. The real world is a distant land where adults do real-world things. Its easy to forget that this will be every students reality before they know it. Lets take a look at what a few former Rhodents have been up to since their graduation and how Rhodes prepared them. Name: Zama Ndabe Graduated from Rhodes: 2013 Credentials: Bachelor of Journalism Current Position: Communications Officer at African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) Finding a job: Graduating from a university like Rhodes was daunting. People from all over know about it, and expect magic from us. I started applying for jobs in May and sent out a gazillion applications. I eventually got my current job at the NGO late last year. I do the internal and external communications, such as newsletters, press releases, etc. How Rhodes prepared her: Rhodes exposes us to the practical side of the industry, so when I got there I could fake it, till I made it, knowing how to bullshit. Its actually very important to be able to sound like youre in the know when you dont have a clue. When I started here, most people thought I knew what I was doing when all I wanted to do was hide under the desk and weep. Also, something we take for granted and moan about are the all-nighters. Until I got here, I never realised what a strong work ethic Rhodents have. Thoughts on Rhodes: I had a well-rounded varsity experience. I worked hard, I played hard. I did all the growth for that stage in my life and now its time to start again. Name: Mirabelle Cambray Graduated from Rhodes: 2007 Credentials: Bachelor of Arts Current Position: Bee Keeper Finding a job: It took me about a year to find a job. I met someone who works with bees, and my interest was sparked for the industry. We do consulting, bee keeping, and bee removals. We also develop and sell honey products. How Rhodes prepared her: Interaction with clients would be much more difficult without the experience I gained at Rhodes. My varsity interactions taught me how to engage professionally and with high-powered people. Thoughts on Rhodes: Having access to such a vast culture of knowledge and interacting with highly educated lecturers and other students is something I will always appreciate about Rhodes. Name: Camilla Bowes Graduated from Rhodes: 1984 Credentials: Licentiate in School Music Current Position: Recently retired / Music Teacher at Collegiate Junior School Finding a job: It was not at all difficult finding work. I applied to four schools in three different towns and was offered all four after the interview. Rhodes has a good reputation for producing welltrained teachers from their Music Department. How Rhodes prepared her: There was no problem transitioning from Rhodes to my career as we had a class that we taught once a week throughout our time at Rhodes, as well as private pupils. Thoughts on Rhodes: I taught for 27 years in a large town PE that had a varsity with split campus, and having spoken to many of my ex-pupils who went their over the years, I am extremely happy that I went to small campus like Rhodes. Rhodes has a feeling of belonging due to the fact that you can walk to town, your digs or residence, the pub, and back to lectures. Though not in that order hopefully! You are more involved since there are not so many students.
Business Round-Up
Positive results from BRICS summit: The emerging nations announced the formation of a business council aimed at strengthening trade and investment between its members. This is a step forward for developing countries, giving them a bigger voice in world politics and the possibility to improve their economies.
Judge to probe SARS: Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan appointed a retired judge to investigate claims of possible breach of processes at South African Revenue Service (SARS).
Governments ICT policy slowly strangling SA: It was reported that governments information and communications technology plans could be doing immense long-term damage to our economy.
Vavi calls for industrialisation: COSATU secretarygeneral Zwelinzima Vavi has called for industrialisation to tackle inequality, unemployment and poverty in South Africa.
South Africa is estimated to be losing between R86bn and R120bn per annum because of white collar crime, which is 2-5% of business turnover.
A survey of insider threats in SA companies found that 71% of organisations had discovered fraud committed by their employees in the past few years.
On average, white collar crime has Last-minute Cyprus bail-out: Cyprus clinched a deal with lenders for $13 billion. Restrictions have been imposed on transferring funds from one account to another and on how much people can withdraw from their accounts each day, in an effort to keep the money circulating within the country. been on the increase at a rate of 2.8% per annum.
Security costs are two-thirds of the cost of white collar crime, while direct losses account for the other third.
Exchange rates
ZAR/US$: 9.24 ZAR/Euro: 12.03 ZAR/B:14.07
64% of SA companies lay charges once fraud has been detected compared to 50% of organisations worldwide.
Only 30% of perpetrators have been sentenced, with 32% of cases still pending.
60% of SA organisations cited greed as the number one individual reason for fraud, followed by a low temptation threshold.
Spending money on controls pays off. An organisation with five or more controls will detect an average of 10 cases of fraud worth R21 million. A business with up to five controls would find an average of six cases worth R6.3 million.
SA is now ranked 64th out of 182 countries on Transparency Internationals corruption index.
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1 SPLASHY FUN
Activates own Chief Pics Editor, Niamh Walsh-Vorster, went to this years Splashy Fen in search of some awesome music, a killer vibe and some muddy clothes. Fortunately she found all of the above and was sharp enough to document all of it with her trusty camera. 1. Artists, Pastel HeART and Kev7, are spray-painting for The Winston Lots graffiti expo, Saturday, 30 March, 2013. The finished art pieces were auctioned off. Photo: Niamh Walsh-Vorster 2. Dan Patlanskys face is seen on the big screen, Sunday, 31 March, 2013. Belting out the blues on stage Patlansky was the second to last act of the festival. Photo: Niamh Walsh-Vorster 3. Old Rhodes University student, Daniel Muller, sits at the rocks which look over the meander, Saturday, 30 March, 2013. This was Mullers fourth time at Splashy, his favourite part of the festival was spending time with friends listening to music. Most particularly enjoyed the band Asleep in Transit. Photo: Niamh Walsh-Vorster 4. Rhodes students in the Uber Cool Dance Valley tent, Saturday, 30 March, 2013. Photo: Niamh Walsh-Vorster 5. City Bowl Mizers, Saturday, 30 March, 2013. Photo: Niamh Walsh-Vorster
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GIG GUIDE
Gary Thomas Live
Friday 19 April Venue: Lowlander Bar Time: Doors Open at approximately 19:00
Drifting
Thursday 4 and Saturday 6 April Venue: Rhodes Main Theatre. Entrance: R120 for the public and R100 for graduates. Time: 19:00.
Karaoke at Champs
Every Wednesday night Venue: Champs Action Bar Entrance: Free Time: 21:00
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Class of 2013
The Student Representative Council of Rhodes University would like to extend warm congratulations to the graduating class of 2013. Years of hardship, late library evenings, extreme weather, dawnies and exams have finally paid off, giving you all the privilege of being Rhodes Alumni. Society faces many setbacks that we will experience on a daily basis. Poverty, discrimination, lack of civic participation and environmental damage all require ethical and developed thought leadership. As Rhodes graduates we have been shaped through community engagement, education and research to hold much more than a degree. This is an education which encompasses an all rounded individual development that highlights consideration of all facets of society and a scope that exceeds any one singular view of society. Having a degree makes you part of a small percentage of society, and as our Universitys slogan Where Leaders Learn exudes a certain expectation; we hope that you have been equipped with the tools necessary to navigate through and improve society. We hope that you go forth and prosper, realising your own dreams while never forgetting the social responsibility that society places upon your shoulders as graduates. The institution of the SRC also would like to congratulate graduating members Sakhe Badi (SRC President 2013), Mathaabe Thabane (SRC Secretary General 2013), Victor Mafuku (SRC Academic 2013), Lethabo Sekele (SRC Student Benefits and Sponsorship 2013), Sixolile Timothy (SRC Oppidan) and Mbongeni Ngwenya (SRC Activism and Transformation 2013). Yours sincerely, Rhodes University SRC Office of the Presidency
Upcoming Events
Fire Walk: 12th April Give 5 Collection Week: 15th-19th April Silent Protest: 19th April Environmental Week: 22nd-26th April
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Pic: Shelby Williams The Rhodes Underwater Hockey society hosted the first ever nationwide Underwater Hockey (UWH) tournament on 23 March 2013, at the Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) swimming pool. The event saw male and female teams representing their provinces, including the Eastern Cape, Kwazulu Natal, Gauteng, Western Province and Boland (Stellenbosch). The tournament was well organized, thanks to a strong team effort from Rhodes UWH committee members Jess Joyner and Jeff Hean. Wayne Rathbone from Kingswood College provided additional equipment for the tournament. In the final womens score, the Eastern Cape Rhodes team (regarded as a B team) finished fourth among the rest of the A team competitors. The Kwazulu Natal womens A team came first, and the mens section was won by the Western Cape. - Tebo Ramosili
FA Cup
Monday 1 April Chelsea 1 - 0 Man Utd
Super Rugby
Sunday 31 March Waratahs 30 - 19 Force Saturday 30 March Stormers 14 - 19 Crusaders Cheetahs 34 - 16 Rebels Brumbies 23 - 20 Bulls Chiefs 23 - 27 Blues Hurricanes 46 - 30 Reds Friday 29 March
Simon Adler competes in this years Cape Argus Cycle challenge as a prelude to the Cape Epic. Adler finished the Argus in under three hours and the Epic in 37:57:07,6, placing them 46th overall.
Highlanders 33 - 34 Reds
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