Big strides for Parkland pupils
Parkland Special School held their annual Big Walk on Friday, with the pupils divided into three groups to walk around Beacon Bay.
The walk consisted...
Cabaret time at Guild Theatre again
Flamboyance and fabulous costumes will take centre stage when the Eden Through the Ages cabaret extravaganza takes place from August 20 and 21 at...
Help with honing their skills
The Gompo Hall was full of young and old people, all showcasing their talents at the recent Duncan Village Experience hosted by the Innovation...
Young artists show off their amazing work
Bright colours adorn the hall at the Belgravia Arts Centre as the annual East London Primary Schools’ Art Exhibit continues until August 20.
More than...
How to deal with red and blue lights
SA drivers do not always show courtesy and respect to emergency vehicles
SA drivers have gained some notoriety for not always showing courtesy and respect to emergency...
Rat causes R154,000 damage to Porsche
Good to gnaw: One rodent could cost you your car, so learn how to protect yourself
Lots of awful things can happen to a car...
Durban man’s car was purring … with a kitten trapped under...
A Durban man's car engine was literally purring on Tuesday - and that's when he realised a kitten was stuck in the engine compartment.
Ambulance...
No magic cure to stop the beetle that’s mercilessly killing trees...
Experimental treatment to save trees not proven
No treatment has been proven to save trees infested by the polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) beetle, says...
Play with Ross, Rachel & the rest: Lego creates ‘Friends’ 25th...
While Friends has been off the air for a decade and a half, the chances that an episode is currently on a TV set somewhere in...
NPO helps employ disabled
Energy and a positive attitudes were on display as a group of disabled people from Sophila Protective Workshop in Duncan Village rolled up their...
Dashing under the stars
The Out The Green Box Nite Series draws to a close on August 16 with the last race taking place at the East London...
You are more likely to die in Walkerville, most likely to...
You are more likely to die in Walkerville, in the Midvaal area, and most likely to be unemployed if you stay in Ratanda in...
Stirling’s past shines forth
Stirling High School recently celebrated its 35th year at a Founders’ Day assembly.
The day saw past pupils from the classes of 1979, 1989, 1999...
Furry friends lap up EL dog show
FOUR-LEGGED furry friends ran and pounced around the fields of Cambridge Primary School during the three-day East London Amatola Dog Show Cluster last week.
Show...
Help Whistle and Wags stock its new shop
Whistle and Wags Animal Friends opened up their new charity shop in Gonubie on Saturday with the aim of raising funds for various animal...
Ed Sheeran’s enjoyed a meal at one of these new vegan...
The Kind Kitchen and Sunshine Food Co's creative dishes are packed with loads of flavour and appeal to vegans and 'carnists' alike
Whether you live...
Nearly half of SA’s travellers prefer visa-free destinations: Study
At least 49% of South African travellers prefer overseas destinations with no visa requirements because of the financial burdens and time constraints that come...
Couple donate historic plaque to EL Museum
Captain Callum Maciver, right, and his wife, Beryl, pose with a special plaque given to the now-defunct East London branch of Mission to Seamen...
Emojis are better at expressing actual emotions than text, say scientists
Emojis – love them or hate them they've become part of our communication in the digital age and if a new research paper is...
UFH student flies SA flag high at global youth think-tank
University of Fort Hare student Banele Melaphi took part in an engaging International Youth Diplomacy Conference (IYDC) in Accra, Ghana from July 16 to...
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...
Clarendon pupils get into combat mode
Grade 8 pupils eight students from Clarendon High School spent their afternoon in a three-hour workshop learning tips on self-defence with Kalah Combat and...
Youth benefit from arts festival platform
The Mdantsane Indoor Sport Centre was filled with talented young people showcasing their creative skills during the two-day Inckubeko Yomntwana Arts Festival which took...
Unearthing writing talent
East London creative writers can benefit from ongoing workshops hosted by Jen Bryson Moorcroft, Tamaryn Dalldorf and Unathi Ngada, with skills empowerment offered to...
Prisons staff give food to the hungry
To honour late president Nelson Mandela, department of correctional services (DCS) officials spent their Friday feeding the residents of Quigney.
A number of homeless people...
EC filmmakers in spotlight at DIFF
The spotlight shone upon Eastern Cape filmmakers as the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) took place from 18 to 28 July in Durban
The filmmakers...
Lulo welcomes his wheels
Plastic is fantastic but perhaps only when it connects children in a way such as was witnessed at the PnA and Sweethearts Foundation’s 18th...
Dagga ‘sold like sweets and fruit’ along N2 in the Eastern...
For members of the Rastafarian community it’s an economic opportunity, but some want the trade shut down
Members of the Rastafarian community in Butterworth have...
Corporal punishment harms children, says experts
When it comes to corporal punishment, there are just as many names for it as there are instruments.
Whether it’s with done with the hand,...
EL dancer steps up as Miss Continents
A life of dance, being a brand ambassador and modelling has taken East London local Chace Collett to a number of international stages, having...
Revue to set feet tapping
Singing, dancing and larger-than-life characters will be on stage at the Arts Theatre from August 2 to 3, hosted by the East London Performing...
Duo aim to alleviate water woes in rural communities
The ongoing drought and water crisis in SA South Africa should be a wake-up call to everyone.
The country is sadly unprepared for water restrictions...
Choose a job you love
The third annual Community Action Africa (CAA) career expo recently took place at Buffalo City College.
Pupils from 17 disadvantaged schools were given an array...
Passion and dance
East London's dance landscape has been overtaken by a moving sense of unity and passion as a community dance project video by a group...
Fire kills 7, creche burns in Mdantsane
Five children died, but 19 were were saved in two separate blazes this week, one in Willowvale and the other in Mdantsane.
In Willowvale on...
Tuning in for Tata
Local Christian radio station Izwilethemba FM entertained people and cleaned the area around Gilwell Mall as part of their 67 minutes during International Nelson...
Dignity Group takes up the spoon for needy
Christmas came early for needy residents after Dignity Group Family Funeral Plan staff members spent their 67 minutes for Mandela Day manning two soup...
Activist driven to help youth dispel myths
An Eastern Cape psychologist is on a mission to dispel mental health stereotypes in black communities – one young mind at a time.
Community activist...
Feeling mehhh: Goats bleat to reveal their emotions to companions
Goat bleats not only sound remarkably human, they are also key to revealing feelings to their companions, according to new research that deepens our...
Annual golf day helps two charities
Golfing teams from various companies gathered recently at the East London Golf Club to raise funds for two local non-profit organisations as part of...
Club for Mdantsane elderly on the move
Sibambisene Mama’s Club is a Mdantsane-based non-profit organisation made up of 33 elderly women who do beadwork and play sport.
The senior citizens, aged 60...
Boxing figures meet over issues
Eastern Cape boxing promoters gathered in Chintsa from July 15 to 17 in a bid to pave the way forward after ongoing administrative issues...
Local artist’s works aim to inspire
To say late statesman Nelson Mandela was an icon is a gross understatement.
The first democratic president’s actions in life have served as inspiration to...
EL entrepreneur up for award
Hard work and sacrifice has paid off for East London businesswoman Phumeza Ceshemba who has been nominated for the 2019 Regional Businesswoman of the...
Enjoy charity ball with Lottering
Non-profit organisation Eyabantwana Children’s Trust is holding its annual Christmas in July charity ball on Saturday at The Venue @Hemingways in East London.
Eyabantwana aims...
FRUITS OF OUR LABOUR
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WATCH: The Go! & Express Team plant orange trees at CHOC, East London in support of International Nelson Mandela Day. Thanks to Amalinda Nursery...
Tins for Tummies to feed little angels
An act of kindness and open hearts is the theme for International Mandela Day, and the Tins for Tummies initiative hopes to embody it.
MHG...
Arts fest platform for young people
Masivuyisane Cultural Ensemble will host their fourth annual Vela Sikubone Arts Festival on September 21 at the NU15 Mdantsane Community Hall.
“Masivuyisane Cultural Ensemble has...
Koi splendour an exotic treat at show
A variety of bright colours and unique scales were on display as the 12th annual Koi Show took place at Beacon Bay Spargs, East...
New rugby team aims to help kids
The Olutsha Wolves is a newly established rugby team which has sprung into existence thanks to the help of the Bathandwa Ndondo Legacy Project,...
