Dog trainer warned owners before attack

An elderly man died from his injuries after being attacked by two dogs in Stirling on May 3 and local dog training school owner,...

Go Review – Black Panther : Wakanda Forever

Genre: Action, superhero, drama, fantasy, adventure The cinematic universe of the latest Marvel installment, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, explores the complexity of loss and grief...

Young men receive guidance from elders

In light of the constantly rising crime statistics, abuse and gender-based violence, Pastor Xolisa Makalima and Andile Siko hosted a special motivational event for...

Pit bulls present concern for communities

Multiple deaths as a result of these attacks have been reported and various communities are calling for these dogs to be banned. The Society for...

Mental health needs of the deaf not catered for–Greater awareness and...

While the conversation about mental health issues has opened up in recent years, the struggles of the deaf community have unfortunately been overlooked. Hearing-impaired people...

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...

Musical family to grace gospel and jazz show (Competition Closed)

The talented Schultz family is set to perform in the Where Gospel Meets Jazz showcase at the Guild Theatre on December 2, and GO!...

Go People – Stacy Schaefer

  This week we chat with fitness instructor Stacey Schaefer, 28, about exciting pound exercise classes, which incorporate drumsticks. What does pound fitness entail? Pound Rockout Workout...

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,...

Go Review – From Scratch

GENRE: Drama Bring out the tissues for Netflix’s newly-released romantic drama series From Scratch. The eight-episode series follows the story of American artist Amy (Zoe Saldana)...

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...

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,...

Hudson show heralds ‘A Wonderful Christmas’

  Hudson Park High School’s music department is set to showcase A Wonderful Christmas at the school’s Gibson Kente Theatre next month. Vocals teacher, Nasine Van...

Musical remake loses raw emotion of original version

Genre: Drama, musical While the vocal brilliance of the cast must be praised, this latest onscreen portrayal of Alice Walker’s phenomenal book, The Colour Purple,...

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...

Successful baker starts classes to share skills

Siya Vetyeka has created a successful brand for himself in the baking industry with his stunning and delicious baked goods with his small business,...

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 —...

Merrifield’s ‘Matilda’ gets 12 nominations

Merrifield College’s production of Matilda — The Musical has been nominated 12 times at this year’s Broadway World SA awards. Some of the categories include...

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...

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...

Streaming platform to honour local filmmakers at first awards ceremony

Local video streaming platform Montywood will be hosting its first annual film awards on Saturday March 2 at the Guild Theatre in East London. The...

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...

‘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...

Koch brings his big-mouthed crew of puppets to Alexander Playhouse

FAITH MTWANA SA’s most popular ventriloquist comedian Conrad Koch and his politically astute puppet, Chester Missing, are bringing their Despicable Hehe comedy show tour to...

Cruise liner season kicks off with visit from MS Europa 2

On November 1 the Port of East London welcomed the first cruise liner to the city, marking the official launch of the 2022/23 cruise...

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...

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...

A night of musical brilliance with special guests

Pianist Hayley White is celebrating a lifetime of music prowess with a special recital, A Musical Journey, at the Guild Theatre on Thursday February 22. The...

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:...

EL’s Hillier makes top three in reality show

  Former Cambridge High School pupil Kedeshia Hillier has made it to the top three of DStv channel VIA’s reality show Houvrou of Trouvrou. The show...

What services or products do you offer? I teach baking and cooking. I also sell jams, relishes, sourdough bread and raw honey. Sometimes, we do...

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...

Thought-provoking biblical satire may cause offence

Genre: Comedy, drama The Book of Clarence is not for the faint hearted and is a thought-provoking and engaging film that balances comedy, drama, and...

Vincent Park celebrates birthday with two awards

Vincent Park Shopping Centre is celebrating having received two Footprint Marketing Awards recently. Shopping centres across the country also received awards. Vincent Park, the only mall...

GO REVIEW – PUPPY LOVE

Genre: Comedy, romance  Puppy Love is a romantic comedy that follows two unlucky in love individuals with vastly different personalities who match on a dating...

Gladwin turns alcohol addiction into show

Singer and songwriter Jason Gladwin is celebrating the power of recovery with a special intimate show at 2 Twelfth Avenue, Gonubie on Friday February...

Go People – Irene and Shaune Hattingh

This week we chat with Irene Hattingh who runs her plant business Elis’ha Living Waters with her husband, Shaune. Tell us a bit about yourselves. We...

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...

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...

Go People – Lauren Francis

This week we chat to helicopter pilot Lauren Francis about how she obtained her licence to fly helicopters. What qualifications do you have? I hold a...

Clarendon High marks 120 years of sisterhood

Clarendon High School for Girls recently had their founders’ day where they celebrated their 120th anniversary on Friday August 4. The special celebration was attended...

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...

Asian culture explored in hilarious girl-trip comedy, Joy Ride

Asian representation in movies has grown positively over the last couple of years. Movies such as Crazy Rich Asians (2018) and Everything Everywhere All at...

Young author Tailei wants people to know anything is possible with...

Spurred by her love of reading and writing, Tailei Richards has managed to achieve one of her biggest goals at the young age of...

EL designer bringing traditional Xhosa look to New York catwalk

East London fashion designer Onwaba Mleve will showcase her stunning designs at New York Fashion Week in February this year. The proud owner of Zazi...

‘Wonka’ falls short of previous adaptations of beloved story

Genre: Adventure, comedy, family, musical Wonka is an unnecessary musical remake with incomplete details, mediocre songs, and a plot that makes little sense, despite a...

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...

Free self-defense classes in response to increasing crime

With the increase in crime and especially gender-based violence, it is important that women know how to defend themselves. As such, Broubart Security Group has...

Chefs’ World Cup experience sweet ‘n sour

The soccer World Cup in Qatar was marred with widely reported worker’s rights abuses and local chefs Odwa Memza and Faizel Bezuidenhout, who were...

Superhero helps you beat bad hair days

What services do you offer? Male grooming services such as hair cuts, beard trims, hot towel shaves and waxing. When did your business start? The business stared...