170 extra police deployed to keep NAF goers safe

By Justice Nyalunga and Ukona Jelwana (FJP Reporters)
A 118 people were arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour, in the first six days of the National Arts Festival according to Inspector Milanda Coetzer (pictured left), Media Liaison Officer at Grahamstown Police Station.
No rape, robbery or murder cases had been reported as of yet. The town is [...]

Vox Pops: What are your expectations for this year’s National Arts Festival?

By Ukona Jelwana (FJP Reporter)
Ukona hit the Grahamstown streets to ask visitors at the 2008 National Arts Festival what their expectations were for this year’s festival. Having less crime, meeting beautiful people and tasting all the on cuisine offer were some of the responses.
 

 Lizo Dyibishe, 30, King William’s Town
 ”More exposure of local artists, create platforms for them [...]