This is a story about a taxi driver who has a degree but was a victim of unemployment. He then became a taxi driver and he fells that his job has served him well up to so far but he plans on finding greener pastures. The taxi driver is Fikele Tambo and he is a Grahamstown resident he works long hours and has been a victim of taxi violence.
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This is a profile which goes into the life of one of the Grahamstown Steers employees who is responsible for taking the many food orders that are made everyday.
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This piece investigates the dangers of using rohynol as a date rape drug. We look at the medical use of the prescribed drug, as opposed to what it has unfortunately become predominately used as.We also look at whether or not there is a correlation between student’s drinking and the heightened risk of getting their drinks spiked.
A story of a Grahamstown hairdresser who survives the hardship of Ghana and now making a name for herself in the City of Saints.
Rhodes University Society sign-up eveningThis is a piece about society sign-up evening at Rhodes University. The piece looks at how societies get students to sign-up to their different societies, the tactics they use, the different goodies they promise students etc. It also looks at the meassures SRC have put in place into making sure that societies do not only sign-up these students without doing antything constructive with the money. We spoke to difference societies signing up members, students signing up to these societies and Lastly, the SRC President, international vice president and the societies councillor about this matter.
When hunger strikes and dinning hall food isnt an option students opt for take outs. This goes into the life of one of those Steers employers who takes the many food orders that are taken everyday.
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.