Faith Mtwana

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...

February was Reproductive Health Awareness Month and while it has come to an end, the importance of educating and empowering women about their reproductive...

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...

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)...

This week we chat with Colleen Craik about the adorable clothes and accessories she makes for Ken dolls. What kind of products do you make...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jonsson Workwear, renowned for its high-quality workwear and charitable endeavours, has embarked on an initiative to enhance road safety and protect children in SA. Its...

The Four Brothers Drug Recovery Centre has embarked on an anti-drug programme aimed at schools around East London to discourage the youth from substance...

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...

In a bid to meet their financial obligations to the animals, Meyers Motors Bazaar has partnered with the SPCA on an exciting fundraising initiative...

Hudson Park High School is bringing the enduring magic of cult classic, High School Music to the local stage for the first time ever...

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

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

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,...

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...

The Overtakers Athletics Sports Club celebrated their second annual Women’s Day race on August 9. The event has grown in popularity because it offers the...

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,...

The Selborne College community is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated and beloved sons, Alan Parsons, who passed away on Thursday...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The South African Reserve Bank, in partnership with the SA National Council of the Blind and Blind SA, hosted a currency authentication teaching and...

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...

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...

Helping Those In Need has partnered with various NPOs around East London to build a massive tower of donated food and essential necessities to...

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...

Desperate matric pupils who are yet to start their academic year at Alphendale Senior Secondary took to the streets in protest on January 27. Alphendale...

The Jo Jackson Dance Company is bringing the popular stage production Beat It! – The Incredible Story of Michael Jackson to life once again...

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...

Pefferville Primary School celebrated its 50th anniversary in October — a huge milestone for the school which serves children from under resourced communities. The school...

The southern region U12 provincial tournament took place in Riversdale over the weekend, where the A and B sides played rugby against Boland, Western...

The Congo Cowboys are known worldwide for their blend of traditional African and country tunes, and they’re bringing their electrifying performance to East London...

The latest iteration of the Karate Kid successfully captures the universal values of fortitude, grit, resilience and humility that made the first movies instant hits —...

Selborne College grade 10 and 11 pupils are once again working on their life orientation campaign projects. Each campaign consists of five pupils who choose...

We chat to Frere Hospital staff about the Frere Bear Project which provides children with soft, second-hand toys. When did the Frere Bears Project start? It...

A group of dedicated women from the walking group, Creaky Knees, recently laced up their sneakers for a cause close to their hearts —...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

Oh My Curry owner Deon Naidoo prides himself on offering authentic Indian cuisine to East London diners, though he chuckles – “our food is...

The East London branch of the University of the Third Age (U3A) writing group has achieved a remarkable milestone with the publication of the...

FAITH MTWANA 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:...

Merrifield College has achieved one of the highest honours of the theatre industry, by winning 11 awards at the BroadwayWorld SA Awards 2023 for...