Activism

WHALE WARRIOR: Dr Deborah Roberts-Andersson presents her talk at the EL Aquarium on June 29. Pictures: TAMMY FRAYStakeholders in the whale conservancy space, including...

College Street School is gearing up for its annual autism expo that will take place on Friday April 14. The event is aimed to tie...

June 1 saw Southernwood and Baysville residents up in arms against workers from local organization, Engage Men’s Health, who were attempting to dump their...

Flying in aid of nature conservation for more than 25 years, the Bateleurs volunteer pilots’ organisation is busier than ever and urgently need an...

Buffalo City will be hosting its first Pride march on Saturday, October 28 along Orient Beach. Various organisations in and around East London that are...

Without birth certificates, children in East London’s Duncan Village live without a sense of belonging. To counter the problem, University of Fort Hare student, Tracy...

While the conversation about mental health issues has opened up in recent years, the struggles of the deaf community have unfortunately been overlooked. Hearing-impaired people...

Local beauty Laura Wagner-Meyer is back in the Miss SA race for the fourth time, carrying the hopes of thousands even beyond East London...

On April 14, pupils from Mzokhanyayo High School and Uviwe Senior Secondary School received top prizes from national foundation Safer SA for their literary...

This Easter weekend, the Yellowwood Forest in Gxarha (Morgan Bay) will come alive with music, compassion, and community, as the Pawsitivity Festival benefits local...

The East London Biker’s Club hosted a successful Anti-Pants Anti-Poaching ride from Beacon Bay to Gonubie on Sunday, January 22. Bikers rocked up in their...

Since last year, 937 tons of waste have been diverted from the landfill thanks to the tireless efforts of local schools and waste pickers...

Former Dispatch editor Donald Woods would have turned 90 on December 15. Not too many readers I suspect, except those who knew him well...

Duncan Village community philanthropist Nomaxabiso Joni was recognised as a Heroine in Youth Development at the 12th annual South African Heroines Awards, held recently...

EMIHLE MBANGATHA After nearly two weeks on the road, cyclists Gus Dreyer and Mac Richardson have returned from their second annual charity ride — a...

NGO leader Leigh-Ann van der Merwe has made history as the first ever trans woman to be nominated as a commissioner to the SA...

  An accountability dialogue organised by Masimanyane Women’s Rights International on August 23 revealed that little has been done by local government departments this year...

East London artist Wade Louw is showcasing his latest collection of art pieces titled ‘Threaded’ at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery until January 25. The...

In December, DA-affiliated ward councillors handed over a petition to Buffalo City Metro urging that local bylaws be upheld at beaches. The call was for...

  Asanda Katshwa has been invited to attend three of the biggest international sign language conventions in South Korea in July. Katshwa, who is an internationally-recognized...

Duncan Village resident Noluviwo Feni has become a beacon of hope in her community, driven by her experience with unemployment to uplift those in...

As Deaf Awareness Month comes to a close, the need for more individuals to learn sign language has been highlighted as a solution to...

Growing up in North End, Leslie Ragaval and Cedric Pringle say the spirit of community encouraged families to support and provide for one another. Years...

Border Kei Chamber has launched an inspiring initiative to help young women take part in sports in a more comfortable manner. The women’s forum committee...

EMIHLE MBANGATHA Dr Roger Davis took on the Discovery Surfers Challenge this past weekend, dressed as a merman no less, and raised R30,000 for ailing...

Marissa Groenewald, the only women in history who has skipped her way towards the Comrades Marathon finish line, is coming to the Border-Kei Chamber...

On Saturday October 19, thousands of people across the globe took to the streets to participate in A21’s 10th annual Walk For Freedom, and...

A group of dedicated women from the walking group, Creaky Knees, recently laced up their sneakers for a cause close to their hearts —...

The Qinira Estuary Management Forum (QEMF) will host its first public open meeting on December 3 to discuss topics related to the maintenance of...

During October and November the National Strategic Plan on gender-based violence and femicide was assessed at both provincial and national level to determine progress...

Helping Those In Need has partnered with various NPOs around East London to build a massive tower of donated food and essential necessities to...