Tolokazi Beer relaunches in Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape relaunch of Tolokazi Beer marks a significant homecoming for founder and master brewer Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela, a 42-year-old entrepreneur originally from Butterworth,...
Teen trailblazer inspires 2,000 KuGompo pupils
Following the remarkable success of the inaugural Teens Self-Belief Conference in Mthatha, which inspired about 2,000 pupils, award-winning youth leader Bhaswelihle Zilwa, pictured right,...
Beauty of Xhosa culture celebrated
Cambridge High’s Kamvelihle Society brought SA’s rich cultural heritage to life during a vibrant cultural evening that celebrated isiXhosa traditions through music, dance and...
Christian boys’ brigade marks 55 years’ service Body
LIAM WEIMERS
The 1st East London Company Boys’ Brigade celebrated 55 years of service, leadership and Christian fellowship during a weekend of festivities held in...
Artist’s exhibition unleashes explosion of colour, emotion
KuGompo artist Teneale Dirker is redefining how audiences experience colour and emotion through her latest solo exhibition, Untamed Colour, currently on show at CVD...
Bills ‘taking food from our mouths’
For many residents at Montrose, a former retirement home in Southern-wood, what should be a time of peace and security has become a daily...
Mandela’s story inspires us never to give up hope
As we enter August and mark the end of Nelson Mandela Month, we are left in awe of the greatest fight for hope that...
Debut league delivers thrilling action
The inaugural Royal Padel Over-40s League made a spectacular debut on Friday evening, exceeding all expectations and delivering an unforgettable night of competitive play...
Spreading hope via acts of kindness
A simple belief that no act of kindness is too small is inspiring one KuGompo City woman to bring hope to vulnerable members of...
KuGompo City pastor releases debut book
What began as a movie title that lingered in her mind for more than two decades has become the foundation of a deeply personal...
Border rugby giant’s legacy extends beyond the field
At 84, George Wilson remains a giant of Border rugby, not only because of his imposing 6 ft 4 frame, but because of the...
Pothole pot plant’ exposes Quigney crisis
A tree stump planted inside a pothole has become the latest symbol of growing frustration in Quigney, where residents say deteriorating roads, reckless driving...
View two major exhibitions under one roof
Art lovers are in for an unforgettable cultural experience as the Umtiza Arts Festival returns with one of its most anticipated visual arts events,...
Autism awareness talk aimed at local businesses
Local businesses, organisations and service providers are being encouraged to attend a free autism awareness talk, aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible...
A Night with the Stars’ promises family entertainment
The Jo Jackson Dance Company (JJDC) is preparing to deliver its biggest production yet with A Night with the Stars – Dance Awards 2026, set...
Popular wine tasting event returns to help less fortunate
As winter continues to grip KuGompo City, one local organisation is inviting residents to enjoy an evening of fine wine while helping keep vulnerable...
BCM employee wins top national award
After more than two decades of serving workers through education, training and advocacy, Buffalo City metro employee Wendy Gidana has been recognised with a...
Amalinda teen’s Spanish soccer dream
An 18-year-old footballer from Amalinda is appealing for community support after earning a place in a prestigious international football development programme in Spain, an...
Radio station helps unemployed youth
Young people from across Buffalo City gathered at Dice Hall recently for a youth empowerment programme hosted by Kumkani FM, where government departments, higher...
Animal lovers get together for first pet care summit
Pet owners, animal lovers and welfare advocates will gather at Beacon Bay Country Club this weekend for the inaugural Pet Care Summit and Breakfast...
East London Ladies Circle uplifts more than 1,100 lives on Mandela...
In the true spirit of Nelson Mandela International Day, East London Ladies Circle transformed compassion into action, proving that when a community comes together,...
Reaping the benefits of rehab
BABALO NTSINI, ONELA RUNGQU, ALIZWA DAYILE
A rehabilitation centre in Gonubie is proving that recovery can be cultivated one seed at a time through a...
Thrilling day at Scribante raceway
Round two of the Algoa Rally Club Championship delivered a thrilling day of high-speed action on and around Aldo Scribante Raceway at the Syrabix/...
Collaborative exhibition of young artists’ voices
Young artists from across the Eastern Cape are showcasing their creativity, identity and lived experiences in The Group Chat, a collective exhibition currently on...
Studio combines creativity, food with conversation
A new business in Berea is offering more than just good food, inviting visitors into a space where conversation, creativity and community come together.
JHOOM...
Resilient Border U18A win IPT bronze
The Border Under-18A hockey team produced a determined and united performance to secure the bronze medal at the Interprovincial Tournament (IPT) at Hilton College,...
Riding to spread hope and save lives
At 57, Nick Chapman is riding thousands of kilometres across SA on his motorbike not in search of adventure, but to save lives.
The Johannesburg-based...
Fear, flight — and uncertainty
Fear has driven hundreds of undocumented foreign nationals across the Eastern Cape into hiding as community-led anti-illegal immigration campaigns gather momentum.
Across KuGompo City, families...
Granny Grommets make surf history in joyous style
In an extraordinary display of joy and solidarity, scores of 50-plus women braved heaving seas to make body boarding history on Nahoon Beach.
The first...
Laughs, lessons in local sitcom ‘Class of 2025’
The laughter, chaos and drama of KuGompo City’s school life takes centre stage in Montywood’s latest comedy sitcom, Class of 2025, a production that...
Border’s sole survivor of famous Lions upset
It is the afternoon of Saturday September 17 1955, and it is a day Border rugby fans have been looking forward to for months.
Your...
Friends cook up healthy food venture
Rather than settling for traditional nine-to-five jobs, two young Cambridge women took a leap of faith and turned their love for cooking into a...
EC’s most-capped school netball star says it requires ‘hard work’
Dedication, perseverance and an unwavering passion for netball have propelled Hudson Park High pupil Isiphile Mahambehlala into the history books as the most-capped school...
Peires to revisit Christianity’s earliest roots in Xhosaland
One of SA’s foremost historians on Xhosa history will shed new light on the origins of Christianity in Xhosaland in a talk after the...
Colourful cloud brings fun to the field
Laughter, music and clouds of vibrant colour filled the air as hundreds of residents gathered at the Old Selbornians’ Ostrich Field on Saturday for...
Veteran competitor beats cancer, returns to parkrun
There was a time when Patrick Levey wondered if he would ever complete another 5km walk.
Today, the 64-year-old Daily Dispatch employee has not only...
Night Padel delivers smash hit
The KuGompo City padel community turned out in full force for the highly successful Night Padel Tournament, held from Friday to Sunday, with players...
isiXhosa author inspires young minds
From journalling as a young girl in Port St Johns to becoming an award-winning author whose work has reached international audiences, Sinathi Mpukwana is...
Debt, ambition and betrayal collide as ‘Inside the Office’ raises the...
The boardroom has become a battlefield, and for young graduate Likamva, survival is no longer just about paying off her NSFAS debt — it’s...
Water shop builds up reputation for quality
For the past seven years, Taylor Made Water has been quietly building a reputation as a trusted supplier of purified water, ice and gas...
Help Sindile keep his rugby dream alive
A dream born on the dusty rugby fields of KuGompo City is edging closer to becoming reality for 17-year-old John Bisseker High pupil Sindile...
Security officers’ health takes centre stage
SA’s private security industry is placing the health and wellbeing of its workforce firmly in the spotlight as the Association of Private Security Owners...
Young beachgoer’s big discovery
What began as an ordinary morning exploring Bonza Bay Beach turned into an extraordinary scientific discovery for 10-year-old KuGompo City youngster Owethu Mthandana, after...
Initiative to power up artisan entrepreneurs
Skilled artisans across the Eastern Cape are being offered a rare opportunity to grow their businesses, access funding and create jobs through the newly...
