Art

EMIHLE MBANGATHA Local artist Nathan Sanan is using his talent to restore positivity to East London through vibrant murals inspired by the city’s natural beauty. Sanan,...

Local fashion designer Tase Jack captivated all attending the second annual Fashionable Nights show on Friday at Kofini and Co in Quigney. The sold-out show...

This week we chat with Aphiwe Folisa, a self-taught tattoo artist, about what it takes to run his successful tattoo studio, Toxic Ink Tattoo...

  Mdantsane-born Zintle Ngxovu, popularly known as King Zintle, is breaking barriers as a popular female DJ in a male-dominated industry. The 30-year-old self-proclaimed Melophile began...

  As we get ready to welcome Spring, we chat to Marlene Muller who sells plants as well as handmade and recycled pots for your...

ROSA-KAROO LOEWE Gqeberha’s glitz-fest band Centrestage returns to the Guild Theatre with “Absolutely ABBA”, bigger and brighter than ever. The tribute show to the legendary Swedish...

This week, we chat with mother- daughter duo Samantha Simmons and Nicolette Hill about Cactus East London, the small business they run together. Q: What...

We chat with photographer Lesedi Sikwe about his brand SickWear Lifestyle. Q: What service do you provide?  A: I provide photography, videography, aerial photography, and canvas...

The University of Fort Hare, in collaboration with various Eastern Cape organisations, have discussed plans to revitalise the historic Lovedale Press building. The prominent publisher...

  Until July 2, the CVD Framers Art Gallery is resplendent with works in different mediums celebrating the strength, beauty, resilience, and creativity of woman...

Isabella Ballantyne was born with a rare genetic disorder called Shwachman diamond syndrome (SDS). At the age of four, she was diagnosed with acute...

Buffalo City’s own Yakha Mlali will take to the National Arts Festival (NAF) stage for the second consecutive year with his original production, lingoma...

Genre: Comedy, drama The Book of Clarence is not for the faint hearted and is a thought-provoking and engaging film that balances comedy, drama, and...

Local video streaming platform Montywood will be hosting its first annual film awards on Saturday March 2 at the Guild Theatre in East London. The...

Pianist Hayley White is celebrating a lifetime of music prowess with a special recital, A Musical Journey, at the Guild Theatre on Thursday February 22. The...

East London fashion designer Onwaba Mleve will showcase her stunning designs at New York Fashion Week in February this year. The proud owner of Zazi...

Andrew Hutchison’s daring crime thriller series, Unckle, has returned to the bookshelves this month, with the second release entitled Unckle: The Legacy. The book, which...

According to this month’s Wedding and Function Magazine, Buffalo City vendors are the best at pulling off top-notch weddings, with East London wedding singers...

Internationally acclaimed East London actress Masali Baduza has made a name for herself starring in the lead role on the British series Noughts and...

ROSA-KAROO LOEWE Performers are bringing the world of dance back home, celebrating the diversity of cultural performance as part of the annual showcase from the...

Ukuthwasa is an SA term for the calling to become an indigenous healer or a sangoma and it is a practice that draws from...

Popular East London pianists Jacques du Plessis and Germaine Gamiet are preparing for their concert, Piano 4 Hands, at the Guild Theatre on Tuesday...

Genre: Thriller, crime Your Lucky Day shines as an intriguing thriller with an outstanding leading performance from Angus Cloud in one of his final roles. After...

  East London’s art scene is bursting with creativity for the festive season as CVD Framers opens its annual art exhibition, “A3 and Smaller” this...

Local architect and artist Nathan Sanaan has spent the year spraying the city in colour, with murals in Berea, Southernwood and Nahoon that celebrate...

The East Coast Quilters Guild (ECQG) will be hosting a Quilt show at the Courtney Latimer Hall at East London Museum from Friday, November...

Renowned fine art photographer Marlene Neumann, in collaboration with Ann Bryant Art Gallery, will be hosting her first and last local exhibition, entitled Full...

Comedy duo Lisa Bobbert and Aaron Mcilroy are bringing their hilarious cabaret comedy show 'Bulletproof’ to the Guild Theatre from 24 – 26 October....

This year’s Gonubie Orchid Society Show, held on October 21, saw society President Elize Cloete earn a preliminary award from the SA Orchid Council...

When local artist Nkokheli Mzimba was granted the opportunity to paint parts of Buffalo City, he saw it as a chance to not only...

  The Ukunqwena art exhibition will showcase artwork from local artists at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery on Thursday October 19. Sango Filita, Lukhanyo Muluse, and...

In a celebration of style, creativity, and innovation, the eighth annual East London Fashion Week (ELFW) 2023 is poised to dazzle fashion enthusiasts once...

Pottery is inextricable from who Lesley-Anne Hoets is and, after spending close to 60 years enmeshed in clay and creativity, she has stored up...

The BMW mural art project concluded on September 30, and the 12m-long wall outside the dealership in Berea has been transformed into a burst...

Three East London majorettes recently traveled to Croatia to represent the country the country and returned with excellent results. Onwabe Mbanjwa, Ilke de Lange, and...

Mawande Qeqe has been named as the proud SA representative of the Mr Universe International 2023 pageant next month in Panama City. The 38-year-old began...

At just 14 years of age, Asante Tofi is taking the fashion and modeling world by storm by strutting her stuff on the New...

  Poets from all over East London are set to unite on stage at the upcoming Ziveze Mbongi Poetry Concert later this year. The show will...

  The annual Peep Show Exhibition showcasing the beauty and intricacy of miniature artworks, hosted by the East London Fine Art Society, opens on September...

This week we chat to Tayla Venter about her printing business, Beneath The Bark. Q: What services do you offer?  A: I personalise everything. From printing...

  Genre: Adventure, fantasy, comedy  A whimsical and empowering adventure for all ages, complete with every shade of pink imaginable, the Barbie movie has been one...

We chat to Fran Stassen, a ceramic artist, who turned her hobby into a business called Fran Made. What do you do?  During the day I’m...

  Leading African auction house, Riley’s Auctioneers will go live on May 27 with an international art auction featuring 31 artworks by 21 Eastern Cape...

We chat with Dane Fortein about his successful career in personal and corporate photography. What type of photography do you specialise in? I’m a full-time corporate,...

  What type of art do you specialise in?   I was introduced to art through another art teacher who was my mentor. Then lockdown happened. I...

Get ready for Fashionable Nights! This is the title of fashion designer Tase Jack’s brand of local fashion displays. This Saturday, the first of these...

Young jazz musicians from Incopho Development Project got right into the groove at a special concert at Stirling Presbyterian Church on Saturday. The non-profit was...

Genre: Horror, mystery, thriller  After 27 years, the Scream franchise still manages to keep audiences entertained and the latest film in the series is no...

The first annual Reading Club Festival took place at the weekend at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery. The two-day event was aimed at creating a...

Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime  Bruce Willis has built a reputation for himself as an actor who has starred in many action films over the years. After...