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The 2025 Copa Pacífico, a World Waveski Surfing Association (WWSA) accredited event, took place over the weekend in Huanchaco, Peru. Representing SA, East London’s Bruce...

Round eight of the Border Karting Championship was an action-packed day of karting, held on Saturday November 2. Two new karters made their 2024 debuts:...

Cambridge High School ushers in a new era of leadership with the appointment of Mark Berndt as its principal. His appointment follows the retirement of...

SPEEDY SUCCESS: Hudson Park High School’s Demi Potgieter (14) has made history by winning the Junior Four-Stroke Kart Championship, beating all her male competitors...

The Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) has told the SA Human Rights Commission that it will not place a moratorium on issuing liquor licences...

Lilyfontein archer to represent SA in Slovenia event De Jager to compete in European Youth Cup Ethan de Jager, a talented recurve U21 men’s archer and...

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

After years of living with the stench of raw sewage, residents of Labans Street in Alphendale are finally breathing easier. For months, a sewage spill...

Last year, former minister of public administration Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi visited John Bisseker Secondary School to launch a R10,000 bursary for a deserving pupil, in...

Demi Knott has been named Buffalo City’s top pupil for 2024 after achieving an impressive 93.5% average in her matric exams. Knott’s achievement highlights her...

TANDO NKUNGWANA Ginger Love wants you to put just R10 a month towards preventing a child from going to bed hungry through their newly launched...

On November 1 the Port of East London welcomed the first cruise liner to the city, marking the official launch of the 2022/23 cruise...

Last week Lumko High School in Amalinda became the first school to air programming from the Eastern Cape department of Education’s state of the...

The legality of BCMM mayor Princess Faku’s electricity meter amnesty deal announced last week is being called into question given the deal contravenes the...

Saturday March 4 saw disgruntled residents from Milner Estate take to the streets in protest against scrapyards operating in the community despite court orders...

Buffalo City Municipality launched its citywide road maintenance programme on October 7, after heavy rains in August and September caused substantial damage to already...

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...

One person drew more cheers than most on the much-anticipated Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCM) 10km Race and 5km Fun Run. Mayor Princess Faku hosted...

Potholes are an unfortunate and dangerous reality for many Buffalo City municipality (BCM) residents. With the recent rains exposing even more potholes and poor road...

DEBBIE DOWNING I get asked this question time and again when I am out and about in my Scouters uniform, “Is Scouts still active?”, followed...

Merrifield Primary School’s Xylie Tarr and Arcadia School’s Liam Olivier are this year’s recipients of the coveted triple gold award for the East London...

After 35 years of unwavering dedication, Voorpos Primary School deputy principal Marcelle Ferreira has retired, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by...

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...

Four talented artists have joined forces to create stunning pieces of art for the Four Views exhibition, now showing at the Ann Bryant Art...

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...

Ward 18 councillor Jason Mc Dowell will be using part of his ward-based funding for the establishment of a biome garden and mother-and-child play...

The second annual Blooms and Brushstrokes festival will be taking place at various locations around East London on Saturday, November 16. The exciting two-day event...

Clarendon High School for Girls is celebrating a proud sporting milestone as five of its talented hockey coaches have been selected to represent Border...

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 city’s chance to host the nationally renowned KC March Hockey Easter Tournament in 2025 is slipping away, as Buffalo Flats and Bunker’s Hill...

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

What kind of food do you sell? We specialise in delicious kota and chicken wraps. How and when did you decide to start your food business? Due...

The controversial low-cost housing development happening in Cambridge West has come to stand still as a result of contractual disputes between Buffalo City Metropolitan...

Border Athletics (BORA) has confirmed that its report on the challenges faced by the Buffs Marathon will be tabled at council around May 17,...

Local slot racer Louise Petzer, recently crowned the SA Model Car Association (Samca) national champion, is the first woman to achieve this title in...

Cycling enthusiasts are gearing up to celebrate the return of the Eyabantwana Border 1000 Cycle Race on November 5. The annual race will hold special...

At the end of Jono Kruger’s 1,050km run, there was the city mayor waiting with a pot of gold. Kruger, a township sports activist and former...

Clarendon High School’s rowing team travelled to Makhanda on October 26 to compete in the Settlers Regatta, hosted by St Andrew’s College. The event featured...

Q: What services or products do you offer? A: Tied Up is a small business selling handmade hair accessories ranging from...

Sonwa Sakuba Productions is set to debut its first children’s musical, The Wizard of Oz, at the Guild Theatre from Thursday April 3 to...

Pefferville residents who lost their homes to shack fires during December have still not been provided with temporary shelter from the municipality. Community members who...

Buffalo City residents, who found their homes and cars underwater during the storms from June 1-2, fear the approaching rainy season, as stormwater drains...

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

EMIHLE MBANGATHA Pink Fairy organisation founder Mike Webb is on a mission to bring joy to the elderly this festive season. On December 11, Webb will...

What started as a Mandela Day initiative between Link FM and Jam Clothing turned into something truly special, thanks to the incredible spirit of...

Following cries for help from hospital staff at Aspiranza Clinic, the community of Buffalo Flats extension set to work, clearing bushes and cleaning up...

This week we chatted to Afika Mazwi, one of the founders of the newly established events company, Majestic Events. Q: What services do you offer? A:...

In just five months since its launch, the Makazole Mapimpi Foundation has already made strides in developing future rugby stars, with two U16 players...

This week we chat to Yolanda Taku  who runs her wig business Crown Queens, where she sells good quality, affordable wigs. What services do you...

Though it has just passed and we are now entering September, there is something about the month of August in this part of the...