Cambridge secures famous host for school talent show
Cambridge High School is set to dazzle audiences with its highly anticipated CHS’s Got Talent showcase, where pupils will take the stage to display...
Luna Paige brings her ‘Oceanic Heart’ tour to Gonubie this week
Well-known SA singer-songwriter Luna Paige is set to captivate East London audiences with her beautiful voice and soulful songs when she performs at House...
Music in the Park unites caring community
Rotary Club of Arcadia, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of East London, hosted a spectacular Music in the Park fundraiser on...
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...
GO People – Lindokuhle Mavuka
This week, we chat to Lindokuhle Mavuka about her healthy food business, Abubomi Enterprises, which provides nutritious meal options for her clients.
When did you...
GO Review – Paradise
Genre: Thriller, drama,
If there’s ever been a show that will have you hooked from the first episode, Paradise is it.
The thrilling political drama hooks...
New EL SPCA GM takes helm amid rising crisis
On April 1, Brent Sanders takes over as general manager of the East London SPCA, filling a months-long vacancy caused by a national shortage...
Against all odds, miracle twins turn 40
The delivery room at Frere Hospital was deathly silent on Easter in 1985 when Samantha and Bianca Stanford were born three-and-a-half months early, so...
MIXED TEAM WINNERS
Stirling High School tennis team fared well at the Selborne/Clarendon Tennis Tournament from February 28 to March 1. The side finished 2nd overall with...
CHAMPION GOLFER
Kesha Louw, 18, from East London Golf Club, secured her spot as GolfRSA's number one amateur with a dramatic come-from-behind win at the South...
Chess prodigy needs support to represent SA
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Tumi Balura, a 10-year-old chess talent from Buffalo City’s impoverished Fort Grey community, needs financial support to pursue her dream of becoming a...
Clarendon pupils dominate competition
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Clarendon High School for Girls’ (CGHS) Lukonde Mwanza is the best public school visual artist in the country after her entry for the...
Community generosity feeds hundreds in BCM
The Catholic Order of the Knights of Da Gama has once again expressed heartfelt gratitude to Buffalo City residents for their unwavering support of...
LIFETIME OF LOVE
Malcom and Margaret Guest (nee Handley) were married 65 years ago last week, on February 27 1960, in the Catholic Church in Port St...
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...
DIAMOND LOVE
Johnny Delport and Winnie (nee Stolse) married 60 years on the 6th March 1965 by Pastor Claude Stevens, full Gospel Church, Park Avenue, they...
GO People – Mava Gqeba
This week, we chat to Mava Gqeba, a talented singer, actor, music teacher and theatre practitioner, who aims to share his talents and expertise...
Potholes are a financial burden and safety risk for BCM residents
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...
In life, as in war, we all face own ‘Pearl Harbours’
Many acts during wars throughout history have reflected the worst sides of humanity, and vividly represent the depths to which we can sink.
Irreverence towards...
A medieval mystery in modern prose
“Quietly he shook his head.” I was paging through an old Zane Grey western, which was lying about the place, when that sentence threw me...
BKCOB development programme helps local NGOs to survive latest funding crisis
With NGOs facing a shrinking donor pool following the withdrawal of major funders like USAID, the Border Kei Chamber of Business’s (BKCOB) NGO development...
Cyclists complete epic journey from EL to Cape Town
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
After nearly two weeks on the road, cyclists Gus Dreyer and Mac Richardson have returned from their second annual charity ride — a...
GO Review – Watson (TV Series)
Genre: Drama, mystery
The story of detective Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous stories written, with multiple different portrayals of his character since...
Reproductive health awareness remains of importance all year
February was Reproductive Health Awareness Month and while it has come to an end, the importance of educating and empowering women about their reproductive...
Reward offered for info on missing grandmother
A R5,000 reward is being offered for information on the ongoing disappearance of a disabled grandmother from Buffalo City, who has been missing for...
Buffs vows to resolve water issues before next marathon
Live Adventure, organisers of the Buffs Marathon and Half-marathon, have assured athletes that water supply issues will not affect their chances of qualifying for...
FINAL WINNERS
Congratulations to our fifth and final #ExpressLove winners, Mteza and Leana Mqoqi, who have won a professional photo shoot session with our amazing photographer...
To soon to book ‘26 race dates
Border Athletics has urged Buffs Marathon and Surfers Challenge to consider the 2026 tide schedules before finalising their race dates for next year —...
The power of standing up for yourself
In a world constantly evolving with new challenges, social pressures and digital influences, standing up for yourself has never been more important — especially...
Stirling girls shine at Woodridge Festival
Stirling High School’s girls’ first cricket team delivered an impressive performance at the Woodridge Festival at the weekend, securing two wins out of three...
Selborne water polo teams shine in tournaments
Selborne College’s water polo teams have been making waves with strong performances at recent tournaments and fixtures.
On February 22, Selborne College traveled to Makhanda...
GO PEOPLE: Enjoy hearty homecooking without preparation stress
This week we chat to Colette Ragaval about her catering business, Colette’s Delicacies, which she uses to explore various cooking and baking techniques while...
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...
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...
Hudson Park praised for handling of disease cases
Parents at Hudson Park Primary School have expressed relief and gratitude over the school’s swift and proactive handling of reported cases of hand, foot...
Running merman vet rakes in R30K for stray animals
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Dr Roger Davis took on the Discovery Surfers Challenge this past weekend, dressed as a merman no less, and raised R30,000 for ailing...
Clarendon’s consumer studies class comes tops
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Clarendon High School for Girls has achieved outstanding academic success, with its consumer studies class of 2024 securing a 100% pass rate.
This achievement...
East London athletes unite to honour cancer fighters
LEBO MJANGAZE
In a powerful show of solidarity, East London’s swimming and bodybuilding communities are uniting against cancer.
Local athlete and multimedia professional Ryan Ward, in...
Half a century of coastal camaraderie celebrated
Fifty years of the Discovery Surfers Challenge strikes home this week and those who choose not to participate in the all enrapturing 50th anniversary...
Centrestage brings the ‘magnificent’ sound of ‘80s back to Guild Theatre
Centrestage is set to electrify East London with The Magnificent ‘80s, a spectacular tribute to a dozen iconic bands, at the Guild Theatre on...
International Mother Language Day Keeping Indigenous Languages Alive
Every year on February 21, the world observes International Mother Language Day, a Unesco initiative that highlights the importance of linguistic diversity and the...
Mercedes-Benz Incubation Hub NPOs graduate
Last week 16 dedicated non-profit organisations reached their graduation as the culmination of the third cohort of the Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) and Laureus...
REELING SUCCES
Stirling High School’s Kristy Sellers (Grade 12) shone at the SA Nationals in Jeffreys Bay, helping the Border Women’s Team secure a bronze medal....
Merrifield Water Polo Wins Sportsmanship Award
Congratulations to Merrifield College 1st team waterpolo boys and girls, who participated in the Oakhill Waterfront Chukka Festival this past weekend from February 14-16...
BETTERING BORDER BOYS:
Jaden Hendrikse, Springbok and Sharks scrumhalf, held a 'Meet & Greet' followed by a coaching clinic at Hudson Park High School this past Sunday....
AMAZING ALOE
Congratulations to Stirling High School’s Matthew Mildenhall, Vida Orpen, Matthew Wiseman, and Kate Croney for representing the U19 Eastern Cape Aloes in Bloemfontein from...
Insight on teen suicide and helping to prevent it
MELISSA DAVIDS
Suicide is a heartbreaking reality that affects thousands of families each year. It is the second leading cause of death among teenagers, highlighting...
GO People – Savanna May
This week we chat to Savanna Lee May about her nail business, Polish Me Pretty. May is bringing high-quality nail care to the community,...
EL writer nominated for top Mzansi Award
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Inganathi Malgas’s quest to find the perfect romantic read prompted her to write and publish her own book, which has earned her a...
Third Month of Love Photo Competition winners
Congratulations to our third #ExpressLove winners, Saadia Wookay and her two daughters, Tasniem and Anais, who have won a food voucher courtesy of Pot...
