Sister Lyn’s care and love for others always remembered

Sister Lyn England, a much-loved, selfless community worker, died on Friday January 12, in Makhanda. Born on February 22 1944, she died at the age...

Pre-loved furry friends help hospital patients

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...

Ghosts of Disney films past haunt unnecessary reboot

Genre: Comedy, fantasy, family Movies and series are currently experiencing a high number of remakes and reboots, many of which are unwarranted and unnecessary. Haunted Mansion...

‘Marvels’ relies on viewers’ knowledge of other films

Genre: Action, adventure, fantasy The Marvels is the 33rd addition to the movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and although it is visually well-executed...

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,...

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...

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...

Merrifield scoops 11 theatre awards

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

Teenage poets claim top two places in writers’ contest

Three talented writers have been announced as the winners of the Vrij and Karuna Harry Young Writers’ Competition. Holly Webb from Merrifield College won the...

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...

East London’s Oh My Curry lives up to name

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

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Vet to fill gap left by SPCA clinic closure

The closure of Berea Veterinary last year and the SPCA clinic this year, left many East London residents without an outlet for their animals....

EL journalist takes over as new editor of YOU

Shanaaz Prince, a dynamic and talented journalist from Buffalo Flats, East London, has taken on the prestigious role as the new editor of YOU...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

GO PEOPLE: Creative Living

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:...

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...

EL-born actress shines in BBC drama

Internationally acclaimed East London actress Masali Baduza has made a name for herself starring in the lead role on the British series Noughts and...

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...

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...

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,...

Pupils use sport to raise money

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...

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...

Award-winning comedians take centre stage at Guild

Four of the province’s most popular comedians are joining forces to host a night of laughter at the Guild Theatre on Saturday May 4. The...

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...

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 —...

Artist revitalises Buffalo City with beautiful murals

When local artist Nkokheli Mzimba was granted the opportunity to paint parts of Buffalo City, he saw it as a chance to not only...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

Michael Jackson show returns to EL

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

Future Springboks flying Border flag high at U12 level

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

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Mdantsane martial arts fundi’s return with gold

Mdantsane competitors from Gijana Martial Arts Club recently took part in the annual Full Contact Martial Arts National Championships in Gauteng last week and...

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...

New reality TV show puts relationships to the test

Genre: Reality show  The SA spin-off of the global social experiment reality dating show, The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, is breathe of fresh air...