Clarendon choir heads to nationals
Clarendon Primary School’s senior choir has advanced to the final round of the ATKV-Applous Choir Competition from July 30-August 2, in hopes of defending...
Arts festival smash hit coming to EL stage
After a sold-out run at the Umtiza Arts Festival, the powerful isiXhosa drama, Buzani Kubawo, returns to East London’s Guild Theatre for two special...
Baker cooks up successful business in home kitchen
At just 32 years old, Siyabonga Dingiswayo from Mdantsane has built a growing baking business from his home kitchen. His passion, perseverance, and community...
GO REVIEW: Kinda Pregnant
New Netflix rom-com Kinda Pregnant blends garish comedy with a predictable plotline to create a mediocre movie that is, if not a cinematic masterpiece,...
SA Navy is coming to town to discover new generation of...
East London will host the SA Navy’s 2025 World Hydrography Day celebrations from June 20-22, with the navy aiming to fast-track the city’s role...
Jersey week brings winter cheer to East London children
Just in time for the cold, the warm-hearted women behind jersey week distributed beanies, jerseys, and blankets to families in need, last week.
Since 1986,...
Border Karting Championship round 2 delivers thrilling action
The second round of the Border Karting Championship took place on Saturday May 17, delivering fast-paced, competitive, and clean racing across all classes.
With increased...
East London pupil excels in debut National Inflatable Powerboat race
Hoërskool Ooskus Gimnasium grade 11 pupil Ané de Kock made her school proud when she successfully competed in the National Inflatable Powerboat Competition held...
Jobless psychologist starts healing hub
With few job opportunities available in psychology, clinical psychologist Balungile Macingwane carved her own path by opening Balungile Macingwane Psychological Services in Southernwood, focusing...
Diverse mix of entertainers head to EL for Umtiza Fest
The ninth Umtiza Arts Festival explodes into Buffalo City metro from today until June 5, hosted by the Guild Theatre, East London Museum, and...
Hudson Park’s new play echoes nation’s realities
Hudson Park High School’s new ambitiously heartfelt stage production, The Quigney Has the Blues, explores the impact of the lingering ghosts of an unequal past set...
Young artists win triple gold for ELFest entries
This year’s East London Eisteddfod (ELFest) High Schools Art Exhibition showcased outstanding talent, with Stirling High School’s Philasande Tsengiwe and Clarendon High School for...
Wins across the board for Merrifield
Merrifield Schools’ teams enjoyed a triumphant week on the sports fields and courts last week, clocking up a string of impressive wins across netball,...
Hudson athlete makes a splash with national water polo honours
Hudson Park High School proudly celebrated rising water polo star Kara Batting at its recent summer sports awards assembly, where she was awarded honours...
Don’t let social media steal your shine: how comparison to others...
Have you ever scrolled through Instagram, TikTok or Snapchat and thought, “I wish I looked like that” or “their life is so much better...
Award-winning comedians take centre stage at Guild
Four of the province’s most popular comedians are joining forces to host a night of laughter at the Guild Theatre on Saturday May 4.
The...
GO PEOPLE: Colleen Craik
This week we chat with Colleen Craik about the adorable clothes and accessories she makes for Ken dolls.
What kind of products do you make...
Beloved teacher returns to Crewe Primary as new headmaster
Selborne College has bid a bittersweet farewell to one of its most respected teachers, Neill Erasmus, who has been appointed as the new principal...
New approach to writing about history
TAMMY FRAY
Nongqawuse and the great cattle killing of 1856-57 have been the subject of endless fascination for almost two centuries.
The historic event has been...
Cambridge High to host intimate drama nights
Cambridge High School is preparing to present an intimate evening of theatre with its production, Two Actors and a Limelight. Set to take place...
Border’s forgotten link to Durban’s legendary wartime ‘Angel in White’
Wasn’t that a wonderful expression of gratitude extended to members of Britain and the Commonwealth’s armed forces on the occasion of the 80th anniversary...
Hudson Park makes history at Framesby sports derby
Hudson Park High School travelled to Gqeberha to take on Hoërskool Framesby in a heated derby from May 9-10.
Hudson’s chess team narrowly lost 2½-3½...
Merrifield tops provincial debating festival
Merrifield College took top honours at the Aurora All Girls Provincial Debating Festival last week, placing first out of seven competing teams.
Seventy high school...
Port Rex Lions Eisteddfod continues
The second week of the annual Port Rex Lions Eisteddfod continued to highlight the wealth of musical talent among pupils in the region, with...
Stirling shines at Glen Hill cross country
Stirling High School athletes showed strong form at the Glen Hill Private School Cross Country meeting this past weekend, competing against pupils from 22...
School of Music celebrates 30 years of talent
The School of Music, also known as the East London Music Institute, is celebrating 30 years of music education since it was founded in...
GO PEOPLE: Siyanda Njadayi
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...
Local artist makes return to prestigious global art stage
Local artist Tracy Chen has done it again, becoming the only South African for the second consecutive year selected to feature her work in...
UFH law students head to constitutional court
Two outstanding law students from the University of Fort Hare (UFH), Christiaan Buthelezi and Babalwa Mofokeng, are preparing to take their legal skills to...
Young pupils pay artistic tribute to beloved teacher
A vibrant new art exhibition at Belgravia Art School is paying tribute to the late Cheryl Kent, a beloved East London teacher and creative...
Chilli Club promises to heat up EL fest
LEBO MJANGAZE
Chilli Club SA is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a sizzling event at the East London Museum on April 26. From 11am to...
Community rallies behind day care centre
Step by Step Day Care Centre in Willowvale has become the perfect example of how community efforts and social media can come together to...
Hope needed for EL’s most vulnerable
LEBO MJANGAZE
Guardians of Hope, a place of safety for abandoned and vulnerable babies in East London, is appealing to businesses to consider sponsoring a...
Pediatrician seeks support for global learning opportunity
LEBO MJANGAZE
A passionate East London pediatric surgeon is calling for support to help her attend a prestigious international conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia — a...
Local entrepreneur flies East London flag at awards
The 10th Annual Woman of Stature Awards SA dazzled guests at a glittering gala held at the Indaba Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre on...
Retail giant opening store in Gonubie
Massmart’s Makro is set to open its 23rd store on April 23 this time in Gonubie, East London.
This is the first time Makro has...
Marimba magic helps animal welfare charities at Gxarha’s Pawsitivity Festival
This Easter weekend, the Yellowwood Forest in Gxarha (Morgan Bay) will come alive with music, compassion, and community, as the Pawsitivity Festival benefits local...
Pastor’s novel reflects on grief, discusses God’s silent presence
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Local pastor Matthew Faure’s debut book, Ghost in the Passenger Seat is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of grief, faith, and...
Merrifield Prep shines in debating
It was a winning week for Merrifield College and Preparatory School’s debaters, who delivered outstanding performances in competitions held between April 7 and 12.
In...
Selborne Shines in Derby Weekend Against Pearson
Selborne College delivered a dominant performance across multiple sporting codes during their annual derby weekend against Pearson High, held on April 11 and 12...
The importance of studying in a child’s learning style
MELISSA DAVIDS
Every child learns differently, yet traditional classrooms often follow a one-size-fits-all approach due to time constraints and curriculum demands. While teachers do their...
Biker pastor’s new book shares powerful lessons in faith
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Officially launching at the Faith Dome Café on April 29, Pastor Noel Burrell‘s Worship in a Helmet is an inspiring non-fiction book that...
Wagner-Meyer ready for another shot at Miss SA
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...
Selborne mourns ‘beloved old boy’
The Selborne College community is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated and beloved sons, Alan Parsons, who passed away on Thursday...
Rotary Club EL celebrates 99 years of service
The Rotary Club of East London (RCEL) marked a historic milestone on Wednesday April 2, as members and guests gathered at the East London...
Local farmers shine at market day
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Silverdale Women’s Development NPC from Kidds Beach and Yizanazo Co-operative from Amalinda saw the culmination of a dream fulfilled last week when they...
NGO is beating the dropout crisis amongst Buffalo City students
TANDO NKUNGWANA
With 60% of first-year tertiary students dropping out — including many from East London — youth unemployment continues to rise, but local NGO,...
Easter comes to life in East London
Vincent Park is kicking off the Easter school holidays with a vibrant Easter market on Thursday April 17. Taking place in the upper parking...
‘Wizard of Oz’ to bring magic to EL
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...
