Gonubie reservoir to become a canvas for community storytelling
TANDO NKUNGWANA
A new artistic landmark is set to brighten Gonubie Main Road, turning the town’s reservoir into a vibrant mural that celebrates its rich...
Knitting group provides blanket support
A group of dedicated knitters from Hands On has extended a warm gesture of kindness by donating handmade blankets to the McClelland Adult Centre...
Retirement village rewards residents for best gardens
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Fairlands Retirement Village in Cambridge West transformed into a floral showcase on March 15, as residents competed in a vibrant garden competition, celebrating their...
Carstens brings latest tour to EL’s Bay Collective
Popular SA singer-songwriter Arno Carstens is set to take the stage at Bay Collective on Sunday March 30. The show forms part of Carstens’...
Hudson Park U14 hockey teams off to promising start
Hudson Park High School’s U14 hockey teams kicked off their season with a challenging yet promising performance at the Alexander Road High School U14...
Museum gets skeleton space upgrade
The East London Museum is unveiling a new space for its expanding osteological collection, including a dwarf minke whale and buffalo skull, to ensure...
All things paper: a creative, sustainable escape from the digital world
TANDO NKUNGWANA
In a world dominated by digital screens, the “All Things Paper” workshops, hosted by CVD Framers and Art Gallery in collaboration with Harry’s...
Work smart, not hard to add value to home
SA house prices have increased marginally, but when adjusted for inflation, they are declining. Despite this, there are cost-effective ways for homeowners to add...
How healthy is your heart: Cardiologist’s top tips for cardiovascular health
With heart disease on the rise in our country, taking care of your heart health and being aware of cardiovascular risk factors can potentially...
CENTENARY CELEBRATION
CENTENARY CELEBRATION: Heloise Weldon (nee Wannenburg), a resident at ‘The Residence’ in Vincent will be celebrating her 100th birthday on 29 March. Originally from...
Surf therapy for children with disabilities
ROXY DAVIS
Children with disabilities face significant challenges in SA. Firstly there are delayed diagnoses which can lead to complications. The high cost of healthcare...
Taking prescribed medication can be a matter of life and death
Studies have shown that only 50% of patients adhere to their prescribed medication regimens, a statistic that has ignited a global call to action...
GO PEOPLE: Yolanda Taku
This week we chat to Yolanda Taku
who runs her wig business Crown Queens, where she sells good quality, affordable wigs.
What services do you...
Crime drama exposes dark side of teens’ social media
Genre: Psychological drama, mystery, mini-series
Netflix’s latest offering, Adolescence, is not an easy watch, but it is an essential one.
This captivating four-part miniseries explores the...
Pupils becoming hooked early as vaping on rise
East London primary school pupils, some as young as grade 4, are vaping — even on school grounds — leaving teachers battling nicotine-fueled behavioural...
New structure fights for control of SA’s water polo administration
Selborne College and Clarendon High School for Girls are in SA School’s Top 10 for water polo in 2025, but ongoing spats challenging Swimming...
Positive feedback on school sports
Ooskus Gimnasium Hoër (formerly Hoërskool Grens) has tightened security for the 2025 Sportfees to curb underage drinking at derby days — a move that...
Padel Park tournament raises R78k for charity
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Padel Park Beacon Bay hosted a thrilling weekend tournament that brought together East London businesses and organisations, successfully raising R78,000 for the Childhood...
Stirling High’s ‘Checking In by Tracy Wells’
March 13 saw Stirling High School put on a production of Checking In by Tracy Wells, in collaboration with DALRO. Set at the Castle...
Qonce author’s self-defence book tackles GBV, rape
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Motivated by his martial arts background, 44-year-old self-published author Lubabalo Mapuko from Hanuva Village, Qonce, has written a self-defence book titled How to...
Buffalo City primary schools shine in top 20
Three Buffalo City schools have cemented their reputation for excellence after being ranked in the top 20 primary schools in the district for 2024.
Clarendon...
Smart strategies for success and wellbeing during exam season
MELISSA DAVIDS
Exams can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. With the right mindset and strategy, you can turn this season into an...
CELEBRATION
St. Joseph’s Preparatory & College Founders’ Day last week on March 14 and part of the festivities included a netball tournament for local schools...
Former Hudson Park pupil designs kit
Hudson Park High School’s first netball team stepped onto the court in style on March 5 in their brand-new kit — designed by former...
NINETY & THRIVING
East London’s favorite siblings, the Brandt’s, are all in their nineties this year! Their friends and family would like to wish the gang a...
UK, SA sounds join forces for special clarinet, piano recital at...
Music lovers are in for a treat as clarinetist Anthony Drake and pianist Jacques du Plessis take to the stage for the Clarinet Across...
GO People – Zizikazi Rweqana
This week, we catch up with Zizikazi Rweqana to learn more about her cleaning business, Ezamazizi Cleaning Services, which she runs with her...
Vincent Park’s rugby mural wins top marketing award
Vincent Park Shopping Centre has once again been recognised for its excellent marketing initiatives, securing three awards at the annual Footprint Marketing Awards, including...
Attorney takes on Two Oceans for Hope Schools
East London attorney Grant Berndt has committed to running the grueling 56km Two Oceans Marathon this year to raise funds for Hope Schools, a...
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...
Against all odds, miracle twins turn 40
The delivery room at Frere Hospital was deathly silent on Easter in 1985 when Samantha and Bianca Stanford were born three-and-a-half months early, so...
BEST BCM BUSINESS
Local Wilsonia-based business, Firstpro Engineering, is celebrating 30 years in the business next week. The company was founded in 1994 by a team including...
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...
FESTIVAL FUN
The Merrifield College first team girls competed at the Ooskus Gimnasium Festival over the weekend, securing a 2-0 win against the hosts, while...
STRONG START
Hudson Park High School’s hockey girls put up a fantastic showing at the 2025 Ooskus Sportfees 2025 at Ooskus Gimnasium after the 1st...
Tale as old as time on stage in April
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Clarendon High School for Girls (CGHS), in collaboration with Selborne College, is set to enchant audiences this April with a stage production of...
Cambridge secures famous host for school talent show
Cambridge High School is set to dazzle audiences with its highly anticipated CHS’s Got Talent showcase, where pupils will take the stage to display...
Luna Paige brings her ‘Oceanic Heart’ tour to Gonubie this week
Well-known SA singer-songwriter Luna Paige is set to captivate East London audiences with her beautiful voice and soulful songs when she performs at House...
Music in the Park unites caring community
Rotary Club of Arcadia, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of East London, hosted a spectacular Music in the Park fundraiser on...
Impersonator ready to ‘thrill’
After a successful year performing in Spain as a Michael Jackson tribute artist, local dancer and instructor Jayson Jegels is back home and ready...
GO People – Lindokuhle Mavuka
This week, we chat to Lindokuhle Mavuka about her healthy food business, Abubomi Enterprises, which provides nutritious meal options for her clients.
When did you...
New EL SPCA GM takes helm amid rising crisis
On April 1, Brent Sanders takes over as general manager of the East London SPCA, filling a months-long vacancy caused by a national shortage...
Against all odds, miracle twins turn 40
The delivery room at Frere Hospital was deathly silent on Easter in 1985 when Samantha and Bianca Stanford were born three-and-a-half months early, so...
MIXED TEAM WINNERS
Stirling High School tennis team fared well at the Selborne/Clarendon Tennis Tournament from February 28 to March 1. The side finished 2nd overall with...
CHAMPION GOLFER
Kesha Louw, 18, from East London Golf Club, secured her spot as GolfRSA's number one amateur with a dramatic come-from-behind win at the South...
Chess prodigy needs support to represent SA
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Tumi Balura, a 10-year-old chess talent from Buffalo City’s impoverished Fort Grey community, needs financial support to pursue her dream of becoming a...
Clarendon pupils dominate competition
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Clarendon High School for Girls’ (CGHS) Lukonde Mwanza is the best public school visual artist in the country after her entry for the...
Community generosity feeds hundreds in BCM
The Catholic Order of the Knights of Da Gama has once again expressed heartfelt gratitude to Buffalo City residents for their unwavering support of...
LIFETIME OF LOVE
Malcom and Margaret Guest (nee Handley) were married 65 years ago last week, on February 27 1960, in the Catholic Church in Port St...
EL hosts first Asian street food festival
Skinny G Productions is bringing the spicy flavours, cultural performances, and family-friendly entertainment of Asia to the streets of East London with the Asian...
