Pupils win prizes from national federation for anti-crime essays

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

Matrics make history: Merrifield class of ‘23 achieves 100% pass rate

The city was abuzz last week celebrating the outstanding performances of the matric class of 2023 and Merrifield College deputy principal Bridget Fielding said...

Spinners to rev engines in honour of a life well-lived

TANDO NKUNGWANA The life of renowned East London businessman, car enthusiast, and beloved family man Riaaz Jogie will be celebrated in grand style at the...

Speedy Hudson puts up strong fight in sprints vs Cambridge

Hudson Park High School athletes delivered a strong performance at the athletics meeting against Cambridge High School last weekend, showcasing their talents in various...

Go Metro – Buffalo City gets three new clinics on wheels

To alleviate gaps in accessibility to primary healthcare, three state-of-the-art Department of Health mobile clinics, will be making their rounds in communities across Buffalo...

Gardens, signs help save the beach

This week, GO!&Express caught up with mom of six and long-time Nahoon resident, Wendy Miller, to discuss initiatives she has established in Ward 18...

Municipal credit control policy to be reconsidered after legal threat

Last week the municipality decided to reconsider the 80/20 credit control policy for outstanding debt and possibly change the split to 60/40 instead. This follows...

Calls to protect memorial against expansion

November 12 marked 100 years since the unveiling of the East London Remembrance Day cenotaph and this year, local clergy have called for renewed...

Exhibition aims to debunk stereotypes in African healing

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

GO PEOPLE: Cherished dream served on a platter

This week we chatted to Christel Fray of Stella’s Eats about her food business and how she shares her...

Montessori school celebrates first matriculant

In an historic achievement, East London Montessori School is proudly celebrating its first matriculant since the school opened in 2014. This milestone not only signifies...

New e-scooters boost to BCM tourism

Buffalo City Adventures is in the final stages of planning to introduce a fun and innovative way for people to learn more about East...

Young tennis ace picked for SA u13s

During the last week of March, Liyema Mancoba represented the Eastern Cape at the TSA Primary and High School Interprovincial Tennis Tournament in Bloemfontein. He...

Bulk outfall sewer won’t be fixed before 2027

A report brought before BCMM council on September 13 found that implementing a permanent solution for addressing sewage spills from Nahoon bulk outfall sewer...

Community in Blue are turning tide at Nahoon

In the three months that Community in Blue volunteers have been patrolling Nahoon Beach, there has been a marked improvement, say residents. One resident, who...

Business owners complain about service delivery

“If we knew how bad the service delivery would become, we would have started our businesses in another city.” This is the view of local...

Businesses and residents drowning in increases

While residents consider legal action against the electricity increases, businesses are feeling the pinch, with their charges shooting up from R2,500 to approximately R46,000. From...

STEM subjects take off at Parkside Primary

At the end of last year, Parkside Primary School (PPS) earned recognition at the Eastern Cape Gambling Board’s (ECGB) annual corporate investment awards for...

GO PEOPLE: Creative Living

FAITH MTWANA This week, we speak to creative couple Vincent and Cadi van der Merwe about their personalisation business Creative Living. Q: Describe what you do? A:...

Letter to the Editor: BCM should spend rates income wisely

BY:DOUG BAKER I have been a ratepayer for 45 years and I cannot believe that BCM are wasting a further R28m of ratepayers’ money on...

Pupils losing out on vital class time

Pupils and teachers at Parklands Special School are struggling to keep up with the 2023 curriculum due to an ongoing dispute with the Department...

Remembering Liz Ekron: A floral maestro with a heart of gold

ast London is mourning the loss of beloved florist Liz Ekron who passed away on January 3. Ekron was more than a florist; she was...

ACE PLAYERS: Well done to Merrifield College pupils Connor Barnes, and Rowan Kieck, who participated in the IPT tennis tournament in Makanda. They achieved...

Clarendon matric selected for SA U18 hockey side

Clarendon Girls’ High School pupil Kaylin Hendriks is the only local U18 girls’ hockey player from Amathole District to have made it into the...

GLOBAL STAGE: Hudson Park High School grade 11 pupil, Kendra Ball, has been selected to the International Shotokan Karate Federation SA team. She placed first...

Club on mission to develop swimming skills

With a decades long history of excellence in Buffalo City, Vikings Swimming Club remains a cherished brand, particularly with latest initiatives to introduce water...

Triumphant Aspiranza Primary wins R100k Motsepe prize: Maria Louw, Jojo high...

Safa Eastern Cape says it is prioritising the revival of school football in the province and recognises the significance of the Kay Motsepe Schools Championship...

Merrifield’s ‘Matilda’ gets 12 nominations

Merrifield College’s production of Matilda — The Musical has been nominated 12 times at this year’s Broadway World SA awards. Some of the categories include...

Chintsa Estuary scoops 4th Green Coast award

Chintsa Estuary has once again secured the prestigious WESSA Green Coast Award for 2023, marking its fourth consecutive victory. The award winners were confirmed towards...

Border Icons in Sport honours local legends

Border Icons in Sport (BIS) wrapped up its impactful three-year project celebrating legendary sports figures from diverse communities with an event highlighting heritage and...

New commercial gallery to assist local creatives

The Eastern Cape Design Focus launched a new commercial art gallery on January 12 called Limani, situated on Old Transkei Road. The aim is to...

Warning for EL families as dinos return to town

The highly anticipated Dinosaur World festival, set to take place at Police Park in East London next month, may not be all it claims...

Buffalo City-born dietician at forefront of combining nutrition with technology

Originally from Buffalo City but now based abroad, dietician, founder and CEO of Qina, Dr Mariette Abrahams MBA RD is im proving public health by...

A magical afternoon of festive and classical favourites with Viva Musica

The Christmas rush is upon us again! Take a break and spend an afternoon relaxing as Viva Musica Ensemble presents their last concert of the...

Border schools hockey plans to bounce back: Several changes aimed at...

Next year, the Border Schools Hockey Association will work to reinstate three premier teams — U18 Boys, U16 Girls, and U16 Boys — to...

R20m pledged to fix John Bisseker amid community upheaval

OUTRAGE: Pupils and parents from John Bisseker gather at the school towards the end of April.Progress on attending to infrastructural and teaching challenges at...

Missing middle students’ stress

Nearly 4,000 East London tertiary students and their families, now under SIU (Special Investigating Unit) investigation for irregularly receiving NSFAS funds between 2016 and...

Sad end to baby whale’s first visit to Orient Beach

Orient beach was a scene of emotional highs and lows on July 14, as marine experts, civilians and lifeguards attempted to save a stranded...

Sister Lyn’s care and love for others always remembered

Sister Lyn England, a much-loved, selfless community worker, died on Friday January 12, in Makhanda. Born on February 22 1944, she died at the age...

Mdantsane martial arts fundi’s return with gold

Mdantsane competitors from Gijana Martial Arts Club recently took part in the annual Full Contact Martial Arts National Championships in Gauteng last week and...

Penalties secure win for Aces

East London women’s hockey side, Aces, swooped in to claim a second consecutive victory this year at the KC Easter tournament in Gqeberha held...

Dalton shines as Karting Championship nears finale

Round seven of the Border Karting Championship was held in sunny conditions at the East London Grand Prix circuit on October 12. Two new karters...

Vary your training to mirror Surfers Challenge course conditions

The Discovery Surfers Challenge is a perfect vehicle to enhance running or walking technique, not all in one day but in the build up...

Artist revitalises Buffalo City with beautiful murals

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

EL museum hosts centenary celebration

East London residents are invited to celebrate 100 years of the proclamation of the East London Museum on Thursday November 28. The exciting itinerary is...

Home of Modern Learning: Education without barriers

Home of Modern Learning (HML) is a newly registered private secondary school in Cambridge with a proud history of educational excellence. Established in 2017 as...

Teen stars excel in women’s cricket

Buffalo City metro is celebrating two rising stars in women’s cricket, former Cambridge High School pupil Akhile Mdlalane and Hudson Park High School’s Sinesipho...

Umtiza Arts Fest back with exciting line-up

The Umtiza Arts Festival is returning next month and it promises to be an exciting experience for art and music enthusiasts across Buffalo City...

Housing backlog leads to protest

Residents from Parkside and Buffalo Flats Extension marched to City Hall on March 15 to protest the housing backlog in the metro. Residents say they...

Hutchinson’s new thriller hits shelves

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...