Spreading Christmas cheer: A heartfelt drive for the elderly

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...

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...

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...

Schools and waste pickers leading the charge for a cleaner greener...

Since last year, 937 tons of waste have been diverted from the landfill thanks to the tireless efforts of local schools and waste pickers...

Mall’s tenants join in day to remember for children

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

A child’s fight for her future

Twelve-year-old Caeren Adams’ immune system is attacking her brain leaving her hospital-bound and prone to painful seizures and as her condition continues to deteriorate,...

Get your golf clubs out to fight malnutrition: Charity event raises...

Food insecurity across the Eastern Cape has seen 207 children die in the last two years due to severe acute malnutrition (SAM) — a...

Final run for fallen heroes

East London humanitarian Tyron Golden is set to embark on his final marathon run in memory of his late mother and others from the...

Duncan Village hero offers hope to vulnerable children and families

Duncan Village resident Noluviwo Feni has become a beacon of hope in her community, driven by her experience with unemployment to uplift those in...

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...

Border Kei Chamber has launched an inspiring initiative to help young women take part in sports in a more comfortable manner. The women’s forum committee...

Pink Fairy’s Comrades run raises R35k for animals in need

Local legend Mike Webb, affectionately known as the “Pink Fairy,” completed his 25th consecutive Comrades Marathon earlier this month in aid of Qonce SPCA...

Mediterranean event to raise much needed funds for Choc

Former Quigney community forum member Nelson Restom has planned a fun and interactive food event to raise much-needed funds for Choc East London. The event,...

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...

Back-a-ballie — every rand counts

Grandads’ Army cycling across SA to help children who need surgery   DELORIS KOAN They are mostly old, they are nutty but they are super fit and...

Teenager proves you are never too young to make a difference

Sixteen-year-old Amahle Qomfo has made it her life’s mission to make a difference in the lives of young children from marginalised communities in East...

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...

Retirees organise walk-a-thon for cancer support: ‘Creaky Knees’ team with Choc...

A group of dedicated women from the walking group, Creaky Knees, recently laced up their sneakers for a cause close to their hearts —...

Children inspire grandads’ long slog

Children inspire grandads’ long slog Cyclists preparing to raise funds by riding from Limpopo to EL ROSA-KAROO LOEWE Dr Colin Lazarus knows every twist, hill and pothole...

Choc helps child patients to travel home for holidays

This holiday season, the Childhood Cancer Foundation SA (Choc) is on a heartwarming mission to make the holidays as memorable as possible for children...

Tower of food donations for charity: NPOs team up to raise...

Helping Those In Need has partnered with various NPOs around East London to build a massive tower of donated food and essential necessities to...

Mammograms matter! How Sam Ramsey turned pain into purpose

Just like that, Sam Ramsey’s life changed when she felt that lump in her left breast. It was December 2020, she was 45 and in...