GO People – Sinesipho Peter

This week we chat to Sinesipho Peter, who has started a thriving cleaning business called Ready-Maid Cleaning Service, where she has provided employment to...

GO Review – Mufasa: The Lion King

Genre: Musical, adventure, animation  The Lion King is one of the most well-known Disney stories of all time. Mufasa: The Lion King is both a...

Injured angler tentatively on the long road to recovery

TANDO NKUNGWANA Border angling star and George Randall High School matric pupil Dylan Botha has finally emerged from his coma after a tragic car accident...

Celebrating class of 2024 success stories

Lilyfontein achieved a perfect 100% matric pass rate for five consecutive years, the only Buffalo City School to achieve this, while East London Secondary...

Gonubie welcomes new school for skills and job creation

TANDO NKUNGWANA A new sewing school, spearheaded by Intando Development Projects NPO, is set to launch in Gonubie on February 10 at the Lathitha Development...

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...

St Joseph’s Preparatory and College celebrates new principal, building

St Joseph’s Preparatory and College is stepping into an exciting new chapter as they welcome Alan Webster as the new school principal and unveil...

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...

Community mourns loss of coach, teacher

Selborne College, Dale College, the Qonce and East London communities are all mourning the death of coach and teacher Barry Hayidakis, who passed away...

Women runners dominate Surfers Challenge history

BOB NORRIS The Surfers Challenge, or Marathon as it was initially referred to, started off as most distance races did back in the 1970’s as...

Young surfers scoop awards for athletic skills

The 2025 Buffalo City Surf Riders Summer Series concluded in style this past weekend, with Nahoon Beach serving as the perfect backdrop for a...

Hudson Park High School’s Kendra Ball travelled to London to compete...

Hudson Park High School’s Kendra Ball travelled to London with her International Shotokan Karate Federation South Africa teammates to compete in the 4th World...

Stirling on drive to help hockey teams

With just four weeks remaining, Stirling Primary School’s “Be a Sport” initiative is rallying support from East Londoners to provide essential sports equipment to...

GO People – Pieter Taljaard

This week we chat with Pieter Taljaard, who is using his 28 years of experience to offer extramural drama and music lessons in East...

RMB dismisses regatta sponsorship rumours

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has dismissed rumours of its withdrawal from the 2025 Buffalo Regatta as the headline sponsor which kicks off next week,...

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...

Budding comedians given new platform to launch their careers

Local comedy powerhouse Virgil Prins is flipping the script on East London’s entertainment scene, offering budding comedians a chance to share their jokes with local...

GO People – Zukiswa Mnyanda

We chat to Zukiswa Mnyanda, who created her own brand of delicious homemade ginger beer What type of product/service do you make? I have my own...

Newly appointed principals embrace new challenge

    We chat to newly appointed principals Franzl Bause (F) of St Christopher’s Private School and Mark Berndt (B) of Cambridge High School about their...

Man needs help in tumour, cyst battle

At just 16, Dane Nass’s life was upended by a rare pituitary tumour, sparking a grueling battle of surgeries and soaring medical bills and...

Township station broadcasts worldwide

Phase FM, a recently launched Mdantsane-based online commercial radio station, has vowed to be a lasting voice for the youth to, not only exercise...

SA needs to fix widening gap between matric classes

The release of the results of the class of 2024 provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our pupils, while also...

Iconic race reaches 50th anniversary

BOB NORRIS In 1975, just 26 maverick type runners and surfers met up on the banks of the Kwelera River to see who could propel...

Polyco, Pick n Pay provide more than 2,500 schools with resources

As schools across SA open their doors for a new academic year, Polyco is excited to strengthen its partnership with the Pick n Pay...

Border anglers catch haul of medals

KAZIMLA MFIKILI Battling rough seas and unpredictable weather, the Border Angling Youth teams proved their mettle at the 2025 SA Shore Angling Association Junior Championships...

Detective miniseries is ideal for binge watching

Crime, thriller The latest detective thriller series, Missing You, is packed with plot twists and innovative storylines neatly summed up in only five episodes, making...

East London eyes permanent role as host for Schools SA20 tournament

KAZIMLA MFIKILI Acting Border Cricket president Wezile Mgculo hopes East London can become the permanent host of the provincial and regional leg of the Schools...

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,...

War drama highlights discrimination in military

Genre: Period drama, war Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight is a powerful and well-crafted film that sheds light on the untold story of the...

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...

Promising youth from Mdantsane to study overseas

Nine Eastern Cape students, four of whom are from Mdantsane, have been chosen to receive full scholarships to study any field of their choice...

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...

Navigating change with confidence

As the school gates swing open for a brand-new year, many pupils and parents find themselves stepping into unfamiliar territory. Whether it’s transitioning to a...

Local cow crowned the Simbra Miss World winner

BOMIKAZI MDIYA Moo-ve over, beauty queens! A cow from just outside East London was crowned 2024’s winner at the online Simbra Champion of the World...

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...

Beloved Selborne teacher bows out after 41 years

KAZIMLA MFIKILI For the first time in 41 years, Selborne College will begin its academic year without the presence of recently retired and beloved history...

Top three inch close to Laser Run’s record

KAZIMLA MFIKILI Sinethemba Jilingisi, who was expelled last year from Gqeberha’s renowned Ikamva Athletics Club, is forging a path to redemption after a stellar victory...

Pedal with passion for paediatric patients in Spargs 1000 race

The much-anticipated 2025 Spargs 1000 Cycle Race is set to take place on February 2, providing cycling enthusiasts with the perfect opportunity to kick-start...

Lost children cases drop over New Year’s

New Year’s celebrations in the city are often marred by heavy drinking, leading to numerous cases of children being separated from their parents at...

Esteemed educator to steer Cambridge ship

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...

PhD graduate writes name in SA history

KAZIMLA MFIKILI Achieving a PhD is no small feat, and Buffalo City’s very own Dr Mteteleleli Mangcunyana has made history by becoming the first South...

Local writing group publishes sixth anthology of stories, poems

The East London branch of the University of the Third Age (U3A) writing group has achieved a remarkable milestone with the publication of the...

GO PEOPLE: David-James Groeneveldt

This week, we speak to local barber David-James Groeneveldt, who is passionate about his craft and providing a professional cutting-edge service to...

Young cyclist pedals 1,500km in aid of King’s Children’s Home

In a remarkable display of determination and compassion, 20-year-old Joel Smith, an adventure racer, runner and cyclist from East London, completed a gruelling 1,500km...

Eyes on Laser Challenge race

KAZIMLA MFIKILI The 10th East London Eye Hospital Laser 10km Challenge kicks off this Saturday, with suspense building as record holders Yanga Malusi and Hanlie...

Local school threatens no enrolment for unpaid fees

As the new school year begins, local school, Buffalo Metro Inner City High School has issued a firm directive to parents: settle outstanding fees,...