Faith Mtwana

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...

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

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...

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...

Ward 28 councillor Frederick Pohl and his team spent Friday morning, January 19, cutting the grass at Beacon Bay police station. This forms part of...

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...

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...

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...

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

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,...

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...

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...

After a successful year performing in Spain as a Michael Jackson tribute artist, local dancer and instructor Jayson Jegels is back home and ready...

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...

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

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...

We chat to Charlton Smith about the cake baking business he runs with his wife, Leshae What kind of products do you make? We...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

This week, we speak to local barber David-James Groeneveldt, who is passionate about his craft and providing a professional cutting-edge service to...

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

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

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:...

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...

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:...

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...

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: 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...

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...

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...

The Pit Bull Federation of SA recently said in a statement that the owners of pit bulls which attacked or killed people should be...

Dr. Madeleine Muller, an East London doctor and a lecturer at Walter Sisulu University, has written a “queer positive” book aimed at educating young...

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...

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...

Q: What services or products do you offer? A: Tied Up is a small business selling handmade hair accessories ranging from...

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

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,...

Genre: Romance, drama Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall is a simple yet emotional film that blends a classic young love story with seasonal transitions. What truly...

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...

How did you get started with crochet, and what inspired you to turn it into a business? We chat to Carol Lombaard about her small...

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...

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

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...

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...