Buffalo City swimmer and Stirling High matriculant shines at senior nationals
Buffalo City swimmer and Stirling High School matriculant Matthew Pretorius has made waves at the SA Senior National Championships, held from April 9-13, by...
Hope needed for EL’s most vulnerable
LEBO MJANGAZE
Guardians of Hope, a place of safety for abandoned and vulnerable babies in East London, is appealing to businesses to consider sponsoring a...
Pediatrician seeks support for global learning opportunity
LEBO MJANGAZE
A passionate East London pediatric surgeon is calling for support to help her attend a prestigious international conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia — a...
The Reel Renegades win big at Filmapalooza
A small, passionate group of Eastern Cape filmmakers, known as The Reel Renegades, are flying the SA flag high after scooping two prestigious awards,...
GO People – Ashley Hewitt Jordaan
This week, we chat to Ashley Hewitt Jordaan about how she turned her love for animals into a successful pet grooming business called Funky...
Desperate family turns to PI to find missing mother
With no breakthroughs in the case and their hope hanging by a thread, the family of missing Parkside grandmother Eudora Bruintjies is appealing to...
GO People – Karen Hansen
This week we chat with Karen Hansen who specialises in novelty cakes and a variety of other baked goods through her business Ora Sugar.
What...
Local entrepreneur flies East London flag at awards
The 10th Annual Woman of Stature Awards SA dazzled guests at a glittering gala held at the Indaba Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre on...
Retail giant opening store in Gonubie
Massmart’s Makro is set to open its 23rd store on April 23 this time in Gonubie, East London.
This is the first time Makro has...
Marimba magic helps animal welfare charities at Gxarha’s Pawsitivity Festival
This Easter weekend, the Yellowwood Forest in Gxarha (Morgan Bay) will come alive with music, compassion, and community, as the Pawsitivity Festival benefits local...
Pastor’s novel reflects on grief, discusses God’s silent presence
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Local pastor Matthew Faure’s debut book, Ghost in the Passenger Seat is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of grief, faith, and...
Merrifield Prep shines in debating
It was a winning week for Merrifield College and Preparatory School’s debaters, who delivered outstanding performances in competitions held between April 7 and 12.
In...
Selborne Shines in Derby Weekend Against Pearson
Selborne College delivered a dominant performance across multiple sporting codes during their annual derby weekend against Pearson High, held on April 11 and 12...
The importance of studying in a child’s learning style
MELISSA DAVIDS
Every child learns differently, yet traditional classrooms often follow a one-size-fits-all approach due to time constraints and curriculum demands. While teachers do their...
Biker pastor’s new book shares powerful lessons in faith
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Officially launching at the Faith Dome Café on April 29, Pastor Noel Burrell‘s Worship in a Helmet is an inspiring non-fiction book that...
Compelling drama inspired by disturbing true story
Genre: Drama
While multi-perspective shows often risk confusing viewers and making the story difficult to follow, Good American Family masterfully utilises this approach.
The story begins...
Wagner-Meyer ready for another shot at Miss SA
Local beauty Laura Wagner-Meyer is back in the Miss SA race for the fourth time, carrying the hopes of thousands even beyond East London...
Selborne mourns ‘beloved old boy’
The Selborne College community is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated and beloved sons, Alan Parsons, who passed away on Thursday...
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...
Local farmers shine at market day
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Silverdale Women’s Development NPC from Kidds Beach and Yizanazo Co-operative from Amalinda saw the culmination of a dream fulfilled last week when they...
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,...
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...
Pupils urged to reflect and refocus for the new term
Now that pupils are back at school after the holidays, it’s the perfect time for academic reflection.
While the break may have offered a chance...
Hudson Park boys and girls shine at Belgotex Easter Hockey Tournament
Hudson Park High School’s hockey teams delivered a strong performance at the Belgotex Easter Hockey Tournament, held in Cape Town’s southern suburbs from April...
Family needs help for brave warrior
At just six months old, baby Colbie Durant was diagnosed with a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder known as centronuclear myopathy — a life-altering moment...
Inspirational Easter concert in aid of Salem Baby Care
Viva Musica Ensemble is back with a concert this Saturday, just in time for Easter.
The programme ranges from the hauntingly beautiful melodies of Pie...
Easter comes to life in East London
Vincent Park is kicking off the Easter school holidays with a vibrant Easter market on Thursday April 17. Taking place in the upper parking...
Easter comes to life in East London
Vincent Park is kicking off the Easter school holidays with a vibrant Easter market on Thursday April 17. Taking place in the upper parking...
GO People – Tiane Lelicia Cilliers
We chat to Tiane Lelicia Cilliers about her babysitting business TLC Babysitting and Childcare where she offers her services to all her East London...
GO Review – A Working Man
Genre: Action, thriller
Jason Statham’s reputation as a high-energy action star has become well established throughout the years, but his latest film, A Working Man,...
Coach running Comrades to assist rugby academy
Local sports coach and youth advocate Jono Kruger is taking on the 2025 Comrades Marathon to raise funds for the Cubs Rugby Learning Academy...
Hudson Park water polo stars shine
Hudson Park High School is celebrating the outstanding achievements of three of its rising water polo stars.
Caylin Mackenzie has been selected for...
Parents need to learn from new show about teens’ digital dangers
Netflix’s miniseries, Adolescence, is a chilling and thought-provoking drama that explores the complexities of modern teenage life, particularly the impact of social media and...
Clarendon High’s ’Beauty and the Beast’ on stage next week
Clarendon High School’s highly anticipated production of Beauty & The Beast is set to take the stage at The Guild Theatre next week, from...
Stirling pupil ranked best in province
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Grade 11 Stirling High school pupil Matthew Wiseman has made his school, East London, and the province at large proud after becoming the...
SWIMMING CHAMP
Merrifield Schools Cooper Goliath (Grade 6) will represent the Eastern Cape at the SA Schools Swimming Championships in Bloemfontein from April 4-8.
MAKING WAVES
Merrifield Schools Ethan Warren (Grade10) will represent the Eastern Cape at the SA Schools Swimming Championships in Bloemfontein from April 4-8.
‘Wizard of Oz’ to bring magic to EL
Sonwa Sakuba Productions is set to debut its first children’s musical, The Wizard of Oz, at the Guild Theatre from Thursday April 3 to...
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...
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,...
GO Review: Duplicity
Genre: Drama, mystery
Duplicity is the latest Tyler Perry film to be added to the growing list of bad movies written, produced, and directed by...
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...
Stirling Lodge residents knit with love for premature babies
A simple question — “How can we help?” — has sparked a heartwarming act of kindness among the residents of Stirling Lodge.
After an inspiring...
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...
Sisipho celebrates successful heart transplant
Young Sisipho Yose’s life was changed forever when he underwent a successful heart transplant procedure. The 11-year-old has been discharged from hospital in Johannesburg...
