Serving our planet as temporary custodians
In recorded history, the challenges to planet Earth have never been greater or more dire than where the 21st century finds us. The expression,...
Old-school romantics find their matches at Date Rite
With dating apps like Tinder and Bumble shaping modern romance, the search for love has become both simpler and more challenging. While online platforms...
Strong family dynamics to thank for Firstpro’s success
It’s impressive, in all ways, to see strong family dynamics at work and championing a most successful family business which has long served the...
BORA to table Buffs Marathon water issue report in May
Border Athletics (BORA) has confirmed that its report on the challenges faced by the Buffs Marathon will be tabled at council around May 17,...
Thrilling start to Border Karting Champs
The 2025 Border Karting Championship kicked off with an action-packed first round, delivering fast-paced racing and a fantastic atmosphere at the track. Despite a...
Gonubie reservoir to become a canvas for community storytelling
TANDO NKUNGWANA
A new artistic landmark is set to brighten Gonubie Main Road, turning the town’s reservoir into a vibrant mural that celebrates its rich...
Retirement village rewards residents for best gardens
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Fairlands Retirement Village in Cambridge West transformed into a floral showcase on March 15, as residents competed in a vibrant garden competition, celebrating their...
Hudson Park U14 hockey teams off to promising start
Hudson Park High School’s U14 hockey teams kicked off their season with a challenging yet promising performance at the Alexander Road High School U14...
CENTENARY CELEBRATION
CENTENARY CELEBRATION: Heloise Weldon (nee Wannenburg), a resident at ‘The Residence’ in Vincent will be celebrating her 100th birthday on 29 March. Originally from...
GO PEOPLE: Yolanda Taku
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...
Pupils becoming hooked early as vaping on rise
East London primary school pupils, some as young as grade 4, are vaping — even on school grounds — leaving teachers battling nicotine-fueled behavioural...
New structure fights for control of SA’s water polo administration
Selborne College and Clarendon High School for Girls are in SA School’s Top 10 for water polo in 2025, but ongoing spats challenging Swimming...
Positive feedback on school sports
Ooskus Gimnasium Hoër (formerly Hoërskool Grens) has tightened security for the 2025 Sportfees to curb underage drinking at derby days — a move that...
Special collection of dolls to raise funds for centre
The Tomorrowland Doll Collection is a heartwarming initiative that is aimed at raising funds to help Tomorrowland Day Care Centre pay off over R200,000 owed to...
Against all odds, miracle twins turn 40
The delivery room at Frere Hospital was deathly silent on Easter in 1985 when Samantha and Bianca Stanford were born three-and-a-half months early, so...
Grandads’ Army Memorial Ride raises over R550,000 for Eyabantwana Trust
The 2025 Grandads’ Army Memorial Ride concluded on March 6, as 42 cyclists arrived in Gordon’s Bay via the scenic Clarens Drive after a...
Impersonator ready to ‘thrill’
After a successful year performing in Spain as a Michael Jackson tribute artist, local dancer and instructor Jayson Jegels is back home and ready...
EL hosts first Asian street food festival
Skinny G Productions is bringing the spicy flavours, cultural performances, and family-friendly entertainment of Asia to the streets of East London with the Asian...
Potholes are a financial burden and safety risk for BCM residents
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...
A medieval mystery in modern prose
“Quietly he shook his head.” I was paging through an old Zane Grey western, which was lying about the place, when that sentence threw me...
Cyclists complete epic journey from EL to Cape Town
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
After nearly two weeks on the road, cyclists Gus Dreyer and Mac Richardson have returned from their second annual charity ride — a...
Reproductive health awareness remains of importance all year
February was Reproductive Health Awareness Month and while it has come to an end, the importance of educating and empowering women about their reproductive...
Buffs vows to resolve water issues before next marathon
Live Adventure, organisers of the Buffs Marathon and Half-marathon, have assured athletes that water supply issues will not affect their chances of qualifying for...
To soon to book ‘26 race dates
Border Athletics has urged Buffs Marathon and Surfers Challenge to consider the 2026 tide schedules before finalising their race dates for next year —...
The power of standing up for yourself
In a world constantly evolving with new challenges, social pressures and digital influences, standing up for yourself has never been more important — especially...
Stirling girls shine at Woodridge Festival
Stirling High School’s girls’ first cricket team delivered an impressive performance at the Woodridge Festival at the weekend, securing two wins out of three...
Selborne water polo teams shine in tournaments
Selborne College’s water polo teams have been making waves with strong performances at recent tournaments and fixtures.
On February 22, Selborne College traveled to Makhanda...
GO PEOPLE: Enjoy hearty homecooking without preparation stress
This week we chat to Colette Ragaval about her catering business, Colette’s Delicacies, which she uses to explore various cooking and baking techniques while...
Former Falcon adapts well to role as Captain America
GENRE: Adventure, action
Captain America: Brave New World is the much anticipated 35th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that fans have been waiting for.
When...
Love-themed comedy show returns for second annual run
Talented Mdantsane-born comedian Mthawelanga ‘Tats’ Nkonzo returns to Legends Showcase on 28 February for his second annual Love is for Dummies show.
This time, he’s...
Hudson Park praised for handling of disease cases
Parents at Hudson Park Primary School have expressed relief and gratitude over the school’s swift and proactive handling of reported cases of hand, foot...
Running merman vet rakes in R30K for stray animals
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...
Clarendon’s consumer studies class comes tops
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Clarendon High School for Girls has achieved outstanding academic success, with its consumer studies class of 2024 securing a 100% pass rate.
This achievement...
Injured angler making good progress
Just a month after a near-fatal car accident, Border angling U21 medalist Dylan Botha told GO!&Express that he owes his survival to God and...
Life Beacon Bay Hospital celebrates 15 years of making life better!
Life Beacon Bay Hospital is celebrating 15 years of providing exceptional healthcare services to East London and the surrounding community.
Since opening its doors in...
EMSS programme continues to help learners excel academically
On Saturday, The Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) held an awards ceremony to celebrate the top achievers of 2024 at Lumko Secondary School.
The...
Merrifield Polo Teams Shine at Road Tournaments
Merrifield College’s 1st team boys and girls delivered strong performances at two recent water polo tournaments, facing off against some of the country’s top...
Surfers Challenge marks 50 years
Two weeks remain to the 50th running of the Surfers Challenge, now packaged into various run events and a paddlers race that spans about...
Buffs to petition for return to historical date in 2026
The 2026 Buffs Marathon and half-marathon date will be revealed at this year’s 51st race in two weeks and will likely restore the event...
Social club aims to feed hungry children
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...
Speedy sisters conquer Bridle Drift Race, men break record
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Avid runner Cwenga Nose finished the Bridle Drift Race with an impressive time of 1 hour 10 minutes, breaking Yanga Malusi’s record from...
Merrifield chess stars shine at Mzanzi Interprovincial Youth Champs
Merrifield Schools’ chess players delivered a stellar performance at the Mzanzi Interprovincial Youth Chess Championships (MYICC) held in Polokwane this December, proudly representing the...
Clarendon celebrates Demi’s dazzling display of distinctions
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...
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...
Community unites to help injured fisherman
East Londoners have rallied together to raise more than R150,000 in just 72 hours to support George Randall High School matric pupil and Border...
Hair salon a cut above for its young back-to-school clients
This week, we chat to two local businesses that cater for back-to-school needs. Sonja Botha, who runs her own hair salon, Hair by Sons,...
GO PEOPLE: Tilty Treasures
Making her mark with custom labels
FAITH MTWANA
Patricia Tiltmann’s business Tilty Treausres offers all types of personalised labels which are perfect for school pupils’ needs,...
Stirling shines at Union High cricket tournament
Stirling High School’s first cricket team showcased their talent and determination at the Union High School cricket tournament held in Graaff-Reinet this past weekend.
Competing...
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...
