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Teddy Masuku, 3rd year BCOM student from Rhodes University.

Grahamstown has always been thought to be a relatively safe town, where students especially those living off Rhodes campus can freely go about their business.  In recent years however, the number of street muggings, burglaries and violent attacks have increased rapidly.  Early this year, Teddy Masuku, a third year BComm student was stabbed nine times outside his home while returning from a late-night out.  We went and investigated this rising problem.

Raphael HIV testing and support CentreThe Raphael Centre located in Grahamstown, South Africa is a HIV/AIDS testing and support centre. Lately, though, this haven for people infected or affected by the virus has been rought by troubles. The future of the centre is uncertain as it needs sponsors to ensure it’s survival. Meanwhile other issues, like an objecting neighbour are also posing problems for the centre which helps over 1 000 people every month.

Guys as well as girls fall in love with her. This one of the most outspoken and talented students you will find in Grahamstown. Her passion is photography, but this time she is on the other side of the camera. Produced by Daniel Eslick, Rogan Kerr and Nicole Bloch.

A small glimpse into the life of a grahamstown Police woman: Inspector William’s as she shares some of her brave and heart rendering experiences. By ayushi Chabbra, Tamsin George and Viktoria Marinova.

Viktoria Marinova

Produced by: Lonwabo Fayo, Duduetsang Makuse and Jess Hall

A profile on Marius Mutorwa. A look at how he manages to juggle soccer and complete his PhD in Chemistry at Rhodes University. In this video we find out that it is all about the passion.

Photo of James Kleinhans water treatment works

There is nothing more disgusting then switching on the tap and some brown mud coughs out. Added to this is the fact that newspaper reports have gone out claiming deadly diseases and stating that Grahamstown water is not safe to drink. Well it is time to uncover the truth, so we went deep into the heart of the treatment works to try and solve the mystery. What are the problems? Where are the issues? What is being done? And what do the experts have to say?