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...
Potholes are a financial burden and safety risk for BCM residents
Potholes are an unfortunate and dangerous reality for many Buffalo City municipality (BCM) residents.
With the recent rains exposing even more potholes and poor road...
Reproductive health awareness remains of importance all year
February was Reproductive Health Awareness Month and while it has come to an end, the importance of educating and empowering women about their reproductive...
The power of standing up for yourself
In a world constantly evolving with new challenges, social pressures and digital influences, standing up for yourself has never been more important — especially...
Former Falcon adapts well to role as Captain America
GENRE: Adventure, action
Captain America: Brave New World is the much anticipated 35th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that fans have been waiting for.
When...
Love-themed comedy show returns for second annual run
Talented Mdantsane-born comedian Mthawelanga ‘Tats’ Nkonzo returns to Legends Showcase on 28 February for his second annual Love is for Dummies show.
This time, he’s...
EMSS programme continues to help learners excel academically
On Saturday, The Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) held an awards ceremony to celebrate the top achievers of 2024 at Lumko Secondary School.
The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Second ‘Squid Games’ season lacks emotion
Genre: Korean drama
The second season of Squid Game has reignited fan excitement, even as its multi-threaded plot lacks the emotional punch of the first,...
Stirling High powerlifter discusses overcoming gender perceptions in sport
Stirling High School pupil Caitlin has achieved four national records in the T1:13-15 age category. She has also qualified to compete in the Amateur...
Reserve celebrates 25th anniversary
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve, one of the Eastern Cape’s premier wildlife destinations, is marking a remarkable milestone this year — its 25th anniversary. The...
Selling dyslexic child’s soul for Christmas sparks anger
Genre: Comedy, fantasy
The holidays are a time for feel-good movies, heartwarming tales, and a little sparkle of Christmas magic. However the latest comedic release,...
EL museum hosts centenary celebration
East London residents are invited to celebrate 100 years of the proclamation of the East London Museum on Thursday November 28.
The exciting itinerary is...
Artists team up for exhibition of African land and seascapes
Four talented artists have joined forces to create stunning pieces of art for the Four Views exhibition, now showing at the Ann Bryant Art...
GO PEOPLE: Creative Living
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This week, we speak to creative couple Vincent and Cadi van der Merwe about their personalisation business Creative Living.
Q: Describe what you do?
A:...
Love, lies and loss exposed in SA film about cheating
Some films entertain, others challenge, and a rare few unsettle us to the core while delivering an essential message.
The latest Netflix SA release, Umjolo:...
Event company’s lofty plans: Mazwi wants his team to become preferred...
This week we chatted to Afika Mazwi, one of the founders of the newly established events company, Majestic Events.
Q: What services do you offer?
A:...
Festival of art, music and food all for a good cause:...
The second annual Blooms and Brushstrokes festival will be taking place at various locations around East London on Saturday, November 16.
The exciting two-day event...
Montessori school celebrates first matriculant
In an historic achievement, East London Montessori School is proudly celebrating its first matriculant since the school opened in 2014.
This milestone not only signifies...
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...
Tower of food donations for charity: NPOs team up to raise...
Helping Those In Need has partnered with various NPOs around East London to build a massive tower of donated food and essential necessities to...
Cambridge alumnus excels at farming
At the age of 30, Vuyo Mrwata is redefining success on her own terms. As a farmer, entrepreneur, mother, and YouTuber, she seamlessly balances...
Chef brings traditions to dinner table: Iziko-Lam expands to include beef,...
This week we chat with chef Sharon Ngxoki about the delicious dishes she shares with her clientele through her business, Iziko-Lam Catering.
Q: How did...
Third entry in ‘Happiness’ trilogy seems unnecessary
FAITH MTWANA
Genre: Comedy, romance, drama
For some people, happiness means family, career, wealth, academic, or inner peace.
Happiness Is... focuses on one woman, as she deals...
Mother, daughter bring viral cookies to town: Whole family involved in...
We chat with mother-daughter, Jamie and Clarice Sidwell, baking about their baked goods business, Whisked Kitchen.
Q: How and when did the idea of starting...
Clooney, Pitt reunite in fun buddy-cop comedy drama
GENRE: Crime, comedy, drama
There is no slicker on-screen comedic duo than Brad Pitt and George Clooney and when these two actors are co-conspirators in...
East London hosts its first Walk For Freedom event
On Saturday October 19, thousands of people across the globe took to the streets to participate in A21’s 10th annual Walk For Freedom, and...
Hudson Park’s girls’ water polo teams excel
Hudson Park High School’s girls’ water polo teams put on a strong performance at the annual Clarendon High School for Girls Stayers’ Water Polo...
Retirees organise walk-a-thon for cancer support: ‘Creaky Knees’ team with Choc...
A group of dedicated women from the walking group, Creaky Knees, recently laced up their sneakers for a cause close to their hearts —...
Dance show spreads message of hope, faith
Community-based non-profit organisation, Free2Dance East London, recently showcased their soulful dance production, The Anchor, at the Alexander Playhouse putting on a moving combination of...
Call for greater sign language education: Deaf people struggle in hospitals,...
As Deaf Awareness Month comes to a close, the need for more individuals to learn sign language has been highlighted as a solution to...
Mediterranean event to raise much needed funds for Choc
Former Quigney community forum member Nelson Restom has planned a fun and interactive food event to raise much-needed funds for Choc East London.
The event,...
Bellafides Private School principal dies at age 51: Masola was passionate...
East London is mourning the loss of Clarissa Joy Masola, the beloved principal of Bellafides Private School, the city’s first school dedicated to children...
GO PEOPLE: Chalene De Klerk
This week we chat to Chalene de Klerk about her jewellery business Curated for U.
Q: What service do you provide?
A: We provide gold plated,...
GO REVIEW: New horror delivers disappointing ending
Genre: Horror, thriller
Despite a gripping opening and an interesting premise, latest horror, The Deliverance, builds up to a mediocre climax that sours the entire...
Designers thrill at Fashionable Nights: Tase Jack showcases Eastern Cape creative’s...
Local fashion designer Tase Jack captivated all attending the second annual Fashionable Nights show on Friday at Kofini and Co in Quigney.
The sold-out show...
GO Review : Twisters
Genre: Adventure, drama, action
Continuing the era of remakes and sequels comes another blast from the past. This standalone sequel comes twenty-eight years after the...
Collins progresses from opening act to lead star: Win tickets to...
Many years ago, comedian Robby Collins was the opening act for Trevor Noah at the Guild Theatre and in the intervening years, Collins has...
New podcast to highlight SA role in Angolan wars
A new feature length audio podcast, Stripped, is coming to listeners in September and is based on the contentious and heart-breaking history of the...
Koch brings his big-mouthed crew of puppets to Alexander Playhouse
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SA’s most popular ventriloquist comedian Conrad Koch and his politically astute puppet, Chester Missing, are bringing their Despicable Hehe comedy show tour to...
Eagles become Wildcats on stage next week
Hudson Park High School is bringing the enduring magic of cult classic, High School Music to the local stage for the first time ever...
Smith, Lawrence turn back years in latest action sequel
Genre: Action, comedy, adventure
Bad Boys: Ride or Die proves that Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s cult statuses within the cop comedy genre remain unquestioned, as...
Rock climber leads others to adventure
This week, we chat to Mark Mannheim about the exciting adventure activities he offers under his brand, Amatola Adventure.
Q: What do you do?
A: I’m...
