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FOLLOWING the negativity surrounding the East London Zoo, local animal lover Robyn Krugel is determined not to let its state...
Easter Fun at the East London Zoo
On Easter Friday, East London Zoo manager, Angeline Wheeler, and her team organised an Easter Egg hunt at the Zoo. The day was a...
Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-ZOOM! – East London’s tiny car racers are huge champions
Don’t whack my car!
This is the worst that can happen to the driver of a slot car — when the guava next to you...
Protesters cage themselves for a zoo-free South Africa
Visitors to Beacon Bay Retail Park were no doubt surprised to find a large cage containing five people in the middle of the food...
DA calls for closure of EL Zoo
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has submitted a motion with the Buffalo City Metro municipality calling for the complete shut-down of the East London zoo.
The...
BAT to meet at EL zoo
Non-Profit Organisation, Ban Animal Trading South Africa, and Daron Mann will hold a peaceful gathering at the East London Zoo on Saturday.
“The purpose is...
NSPCA concerned after bear euthanased at zoo
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has expressed concern after a female bear at the East London Zoo was euthanased earlier this week.
The bear...
Still a way to go, but zoo has improved
THOUSANDS of East London locals have been concerned about the condition of the East London Zoo, including the sickly looking animals.
Since the initial uproar,...
Changes to diet help bears of EL Zoo return to health
Gina and Jenny, the brown bears of the East London Zoo, are looking much better, according to Lionel de Lange, CEO of Lawrence Anthony...
EL zoo firmly back on track
The infamous East London Zoo, which has in the past received harsh criticism from animal lovers over the treatment and keeping of its animals,...
A great day at the EL Zoo
EAST London residents had the opportunity to explore the city’s zoo during the its annual open day on Saturday.
Friends of East London Zoo (Felzoo)...
GALLERY:Open day at the zoo
East London locals are enjoying themselves at EL Zoo during the annual Open Day where animal lovers get the opportunity to see different kind...
Easter fun for East London families
IN CELEBRATION of the Easter school holidays, the East London Zoo and James Pearce Park were was abuzz on Saturday with fun-filled activities catering...
Double Easter fun for East London families
IN celebration of the Easter school holidays, the East London Zoo and James Pearce Park were abuzz on Saturday with fun-filled activities catering for...
Action planned on security at the zoo
A SECURITY upgrade for the East London Zoo may be under way following a call by city residents to upgrade the facility.
The GO! reported...
Food arrives to ease burden at EL zoo
By Tyler Riddin
The animals of the East London Zoo received the first boost to their normal food supply yesterday when the Pick n Pay Greenfields...
Petition to close down city’s zoo
EAST Londoners are reeling at the state of the city’s zoo with a petition calling for its closure.The Daily Dispatch reported (Charges against zoo...
FESTIVE AT THE ZOO
The Friends of the East London Zoo, with the help of Robyn Krugel, recently held a Christmas at the Zoo fundraising event. Children were...
EL Zoo manager appears in court
Alison Roux, the manager of the East London Zoo has appeared briefly in court on a charge of animal cruelty.
The case was postponed to...
Give your view on current situation at EL Zoo
The uproar over the poor living conditions of the animals, and the general poor condition of the animals at the East London Zoo is...
Much-loved zoo sees many join in clean up
Scores of East London residents put their shoulders to the wheel at the East London Zoo when they cleaned up walkways and bushy areas...
EL Zoo to be charged for cruelty to animals
The National Council of SPCAs will lay charges against the East London Zoo for animal cruelty.
The council revealed this in a media statement sent...
Municipality finally covers dangerous manhole
Despite a chilling reminder in August when a nine-year-old boy nearly lost his life after falling into an open manhole at the East London...
GO!’s 2019 in review
And just like that, it's the end of the year again. Is it just me or did this one seem to go by really...
Rethinking how we treat animals
Our main story for this week deals with the ongoing controversy surrounding the East London Zoo – this time seeing political parties enter the...
Caged to entertain
"What is the purpose of the zoo, as there is no form of education or conservation that comes from it? These animals are just...
Sad day as Jenny the bear is put down
Jenny, the 35-year-old East London Zoo brown bear, has been put down.
This was confirmed by BCM spokesperson Samkelo Ngwenya on Wednesday.
There was public outrage...
Online petition brings bear saviour all the way from Ukraine
By Tyler Riddin
An international environmental aid organisation has said it would be willing to fund the building of a new enclosure for the East London...
GALLERY: Animal lovers demand better conditions
STOP ANIMAL CRUELTY:Buffalo City residents protesting at East London ZOO
Pictures: ZOLILE ZAMISA
WIN big with pics
THE GO! & Express, in conjunction with Marlene Neumann Photography and Harry’s Printers’s “Buffalo City’s Hidden Treasures” photographic competition is in full swing.
Send your...
EL living in Gen Alpha-speak
So my rents picked East London, so yeah, that’s where I’m posted.
It’s kinda chill; some days are peak, no cap. Being near Nahoon Beach?...
Large puddle from burst water pipe causes mayhem at Extreme Festival
What was one of the most frustrating motorsport events held in quite some time, did not leave the fans that packed the...
Extreme Festival entertains with plenty thrills and spills
Extreme Festival entertains with plenty of thrills and spills. East London Grand Prix Circuit excitement draws a large crowd.The 2022 Extreme Festival entertained a...
Local artist is heading for New York
East London Secondary School pupil Leona Mbire, 18, was recently selected to take part in the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) Convention next...
Growing old, staying curious in spite of lockdown
Just because you have retired, it doesn’t mean you have to stop learning.
This is the philosophy behind the University of the Third Age (U3A),...
Blind siblings still live with a positive vision
Support No Limits/Tape Aids for Blind Fundraiser on Saturday
Being able to see beyond the norm and an air of fun and adventure are just...
Using biogas to help poor
East London resident Thulani Bono is taking part in an initiative to bring renewable biogas to impoverished schools.
The project is being organised by Finishes...
McLaren Circus raises animal rights activists’ hackles
The McLaren Circus will be arriving in East London on December 20 to perform the latest iteration of their widely popular show.
Families will no...
Rotary golf day swells hospice’s coffers
THE Rotary club of Arcadia hosted their annual golf day last Friday in aid of St Bernard's Hospice this year.
The event managed to generate...
Mobile Edu-Ponies visits Honey Tree Educare
Honey Tree Educare was treated to a visit from Candice Vorstenbos and all her animals including a Pony named Marylegs, Skittles the rat and...
Victims of feared Mdantsane serial killer laid to rest
Two slain East London women were laid to rest in Mdantsane today.
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