Ncwana set for global pageant
Since clinching her Miss Heritage SA title last year, Nobenathi Ncwana has been on a roll to do more for her community.
Next on her...
EC Rotary Clubs Rally for Global Goal: End Polio Now
Last week was World Polio Day and the Eastern Cape Rotary Clubs are joining millions around the globe to highlight the significant strides made...
Doors open for fashion designers
Enthusiastic up-and-coming fashion designers in the Eastern Cape have until tomorrow to enter the Buyel’Ekhaya Fashion Development Programme.
Now in its second year, the programme...
Guard against companies wanting to clean your credit report
Prescribed periods apply for negative listings
Consumers have been urged to remain cautious of offers to clear credit reports, especially if you have “adverse information...
7de Laan Academics to host youth talent show
Buffalo Flats’ 7de Laan Academics will be hosting the East London’s Got Talent 2020 talent show next month for the youth of East London....
Lace up the tekkies for a humble cause
IT’S time to lace up your tekkies for a good cause.
National Tekkie Tax day is an annual fundraising campaign for a large mix of...
Tru Talent Search back again
MDANTSANE City Shopping Centre will assist promising young performers to get the exposure they need when it hosts the Mdantsane leg of the Tru...
Designers set for fashion showcase
EAST London fashionistas brace yourselves, because the city’s biggest fashion parade is almost here.
The annual East London Fashion Walk (ELFW) recently launched what promises...
Plane sailing
Ryan Helbrecht and son, Alex, 6, had a great time viewing the planes and watching the aerial displays at the Airfest at the weekend....
Support fundraiser for move
PET Pals have found a piece of land to relocate its animal sanctuary, but still require the funds to build a new home for more...
Clinic, library in Westbank in poor state
AS THE oldest suburb in the city, West Bank is also one of the most neglected areas in the Buffalo City Municipality. Residents of...
Resident’s ‘exercise’ to help needy during this time raises R100k
Earlier this month, the GO! & Express reported on Morgan Bay resident Terry Gillham’s fundraiser which managed to bring in more than R60,000.
Since then,...
Many happy returns
Maureen Flint celebrated her 94th birthday at the Ebenezer Frail Care Home on October 8. She enjoyed her special day with family and friends...
Mdantsane teen wins Junior Miss SA, EC
Fourteen-year-old Amahle Qomfo, of Mdantsane, was crowned the International Junior Miss SA, Eastern Cape, at the beauty pageant held in Durban from October 6...
Wildcard place for February
Capetonian excited to surf with world’s best in J-Bay contest
South Africa’s Michael February has been awarded the World Surf League (WSL) commissioner’s wildcard into...
WATCH | Gingers unite as Ed Sheeran & Prince Harry star...
“It's like looking in the mirror,” Prince Harry jokes as he opens the door to pop superstar Ed Sheeran in a video shared on...
Golden jubilee for Pefferville Primary
Pefferville Primary School celebrated its 50th anniversary in October — a huge milestone for the school which serves children from under resourced communities.
The school...
Furry fun for the weekend
Four legged furry friends will have all the attention as the second annual Savemor Fun Dog Show takes place on Saturday at the Daleview...
OLD STALWART
STILL GOING STRONG: Nana Jacobs, 95, is one of the oldest residents in Acorn Valley and was spotted during a community meeting staged by...
Oppi-Plaas hosts ‘Christmas in July’
MAREN Oppi-Plaas will host their first Christmas in July in Thornpark, just outside East London, as part of a charity drive, tomorrow and Saturday.
The...
GALLERY Amateur Photo Competition 2022 / 2023 – Last of the...
Entries have closed for the photo competition. Thank you to all who have submitted an interesting and varied selection of photos.
Thank you to the...
‘Pressure Cooker’ now doing what he loves for the kids
By Mesuli Zifo
Jackie Gunguluza may hold the ignominy of being one the best boxers produced in the land never to win a world title.
But the...
What’s On the GO! – 19 October
Today
The University of the Third Age (U3A) meets at the St Andrews Croquet Club hall in Bunkers Hill on the EL Golf Club...
Local Female DJ mixes up a sound storm
MUSIC may seem like a male-dominated industry, but female DJ Zimasa Maselwa, 29, popularly known as Thee Phoenix, has been breaking down gender boundaries...
Focus on maths, science
High school pupils from previously disadvantaged areas gathered at Buffalo City College for the third annual Community Action Africa (CAA) maths and science exhibition...
TikTok taking off in SA under lockdown
The mobile video-sharing app TikTok is surging in popularity among South African teens, a new study shows. But TikTok users — many younger than...
Budding designers benefit from David Tlale workshop
ASPIRING fashion designers gathered at the Miriam Makeba Hall this week for the second Buyel'ekhaya Development Workshop facilitated by world-renowned designer David Tlale.
The workshop...
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,...
EP cricket stars want to raise the bar
Eastern Province Women’s World Cup cricket stars Marizanne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk are looking to raise the bar even further when they take...
Women embrace ‘Doek’ festivities
Doek on Fleek, a national event aimed at women empowerment, made its way to East London for the first time on Saturday September 22...
Airport drama as armed man hides in ceiling
There was drama at the East London Airport on Tuesday when men suspected of gunning to death a top Beacon Bay detective tried to...
Port Rex to host launch of project for next generation of...
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation, in partnership with merSETA and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, will launch Project Dineo on June 21 at Port Rex...
Zoe stays strong on International Cancer Survivors Day
The first Sunday of June marks International Cancer Survivor's Day, a day which celebrates all those that have bravely fought through as tough journey,...
MAKING A SPLASH:
Hudson Primary Grade 1's having oodles of pool-noodle fun at their first school gala. Pictured are Amore Erasmus, Mia Odendaal, (front) India-Bella Schlimper and...
Racy memories for senior citizens who rode in vintage style
Scores of senior citizens danced and enjoyed tea at the annual Jolly Old Fellows event, hosted by the Border Vintage and Classic Car Club...
Search for woman being hampered by false tip-offs
False tip offs, scammers and prank calls are marring attempts to find Parkside grandmother, Eudora Bruintjies, who has been missing for almost two weeks.
The...
Changes to diet help bears of EL Zoo return to health
Gina and Jenny, the brown bears of the East London Zoo, are looking much better, according to Lionel de Lange, CEO of Lawrence Anthony...
Win tickets to Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist
Ten lucky readers will each win a set of double tickets to see Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist performing live at the East London Guild Theatre...
Three initiates dead one week into season
Three underage initiates have been reported dead in the Eastern Cape, just a week after the launch of the 2018 winter season traditional initiation.
Cooperative...
Landlord under fire for ignoring tenants’ concerns
Chiselhurst resident Chari Bezuidenhout and her family are suffering health problems caused by mould plaguing the home she is renting, however, reports to her...
Costly name change of Rhodes University won’t address real issues, commentators...
It was money that led the founders of Rhodes University to name the institution after Cecil John Rhodes – and money that will hinder...
Open, giving hearts
GIVING HEART: Solomon Onwona, middle, with representatives from Greensleeves Place of Safety for Children after handing over much- needed clothes to the children. The...
Talented musical cast promises laughs aplenty
East London audiences can expect a lot of laughs as four local artists tackle everyday relationship problems in the musical I Love You, You're...
Border Icons in Sport honours local legends
Border Icons in Sport (BIS) wrapped up its impactful three-year project celebrating legendary sports figures from diverse communities with an event highlighting heritage and...
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...
GO PEOPLE: Cherished dream served on a platter
This week we chatted to Christel Fray of Stella’s Eats about her food business and how she shares her...
CHRONICLES OF A WALKING WOMAN – WEEK 7, DAY 2
SO, another windy day or as some of my colleagues like to say "It's windy, Wendy." Went for a walk in a different direction...
Five South African universities ranked among world’s best
The latest Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017 records five South African tertiary institutions in the top 500‚ with the University of Johannesburg registering...
DIAMOND LOVE
Johnny Delport and Winnie (nee Stolse) married 60 years on the 6th March 1965 by Pastor Claude Stevens, full Gospel Church, Park Avenue, they...
Coach’s legacy lives on
To commemorate the late East London's swimming coach JD van der Walt, the department of sport recreation, arts and culture (Dsrac) recently handed over...





























































