Clarendon choir hits high notes on international and SA stage
Clarendon High School for Girls’ Chamber Choir continues to set an exceptional standard in choral music, earning recognition as one of SA’s top-performing school...
Mbola’s cookbook a rich ‘love story’
For Willowvale born author and food storyteller Onezwa Mbola, food is far more than what appears on a plate. It is a connection to...
Court battle puts home for disabled kids at risk
A high court legal battle could determine the future of a coastal home caring for some of the Eastern Cape’s most vulnerable children after...
Waves and smart programme bring energy and confidence
For nine years, children from the metro’s disadvantaged communities have found adventure, fun and purpose on the sand and in the surf at Orient...
A man and his mower
A man and his mower. What a sight. This is Alan Greene, a 65-year-old pool guy who has grown his business to scores of...
Kumkani FM’s Montywood serves up hot new high school drama ‘Class...
Kumkani FM’s digital streaming platform, Montywood, has officially launched its latest production, Class of 2025, a comedy-drama filmed in KuGompo that reflects the realities of...
Selborne anglers reel in top honours
Selborne College anglers have been recognised for their outstanding performances in the Border Rock and Surf League, helping the school secure the trophy for...
Art on the Runway an exciting new platform
Creativity, culture and community came together in striking style at the launch of the First Thursdays Series, with Art on the Runway setting the...
Pupils turn spare change into hope
Primary school pupils in KuGompo City are proving that no act of kindness is too small by launching a community-wide rally to raise vital...
Ladies circle spreads warmth and care
A powerful display of compassion unfolded this past Saturday as members of East London Ladies Circle 23 joined forces to uplift local organisations through...
Young artist shines at Elfest
More than 1,000 works of art were entered into this year’s ELFEST Primary Schools Art Eisteddfod, highlighting the dedication, creativity and passion of teachers...
Soccer challenge delivers the goods
The intersection of football, culture, and community spirit took center stage at the Absa Stadium over the weekend as the highly anticipated Umtiza Festival...
Global fitness trend hits KuGompo City
The streets of KuGompo are already buzzing with suspense and anticipation as a global fitness phenomenon prepares to make its official landing in Slummies.
In...
More than a meal — how Wok & Fry turned food...
For Ruhinii Gooranah, building Wok & Fry has been about far more than serving good food, it has been about understanding people.
What began as...
Phambili Primary steps into new era
A new chapter has begun at Phambili Primary in Mdantsane as pupils, parents, alumni, and community members gathered to celebrate the launch of the...
Teen’s big heart brings winter warmth to abandoned animals
A boy from Gonubie is proving that age is no barrier when it comes to making a difference in this world.
Kian Gregoriou, a grade...
Old-school games turn play into goals
As concerns grow over substance abuse, crime and a lack of recreational opportunities for young people, organisers of the Pefferville HUB Festival are using...
Umtiza celebrates a decade of artistic excellence
The Umtiza Arts Festival has reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating 10 years of showcasing artistic excellence, cultural heritage and local talent in Buffalo City.
What...
Dance, discipline and dogs: A Mdantsane story
The first two dogs Ben Rexana helped were hungry strays wandering the streets of Mdantsane.
Most people walked past them. Rexana stopped.
What seemed like a...
Ndongeni retires despite victory
MESULI ZIFO
Xolisani “Nomeva” Ndongeni insisted he would not change his mind about retiring despite scoring an impressive seventh-round stoppage of Chumani Tunzi in their...
Important breakthrough for Eastern Cape hemp industry
A significant breakthrough has been achieved for the emerging Eastern Cape hemp industry after local innovators successfully produced hemp fibre using existing cotton-processing technology...
Opening real estate door into UAE
After years of building a name for himself across multiple industries, from running a jazz club to owning one of KuGompo’s largest salons, seasoned...
Umtiza Arts Festival marks ‘10 years of pleasure’
Hundreds of music lovers, artists and cultural enthusiasts descended on KuGompo City at the weekend, as the 10th edition of the Umtiza Arts Festival...
Autism expo safe place for learning
Creating understanding, inclusion and hope for families living with autism is at the heart of the upcoming autism expo and family fun day hosted...
Man accused of dealing in scheduled drugs gets bail
Authorities have made a breakthrough in the fight against the illegal sale of controlled medication in KuGompo City.
A Hawks sting operation led to the...
‘Different Folks’ tour hits Guild Theatre
Mxolisi “MXO-UMXOLISI” Lokwe is set to headline the Eastern Cape edition of Different Folks alongside Zamajobe and Paras Sibalukhulu Dlamini at the Guild Theatre...
TruTalent Search crowns two new Eastern Cape stars
LISAKHANYA NDWAYI
Two aspiring broadcasters from the Eastern Cape have been named winners of the 2026 TruTalent Search competition sponsored by Telkom, earning presenter contracts...
MDZ Go delivers digital economy in Mdantsane
LISAKHANYA NDWAYI
A Mdantsane-based delivery and convenience platform, MDZ Go, has completed more than 500 orders within its first month of operation while growing its...
Buffalo Flats teen blazes to double gold before national breakthrough
KuGompo City’s rising sprint star Ethan Hykes is proving that hard work and discipline are paying off, after a standout athletics season that has...
Youth transform walls into stories at Elfest exhibition
If walls could talk, the halls hosting this year’s Elfest Art Eisteddfod exhibition would probably burst into song, poetry and colour.
From striking self-portraits and...
At 84, Bezuidenhout still painting life in full colour
At an age when many people are slowing down, Lorraine D Bezuidenhout is still chasing colour, inspiration and that perfect brushstroke.
The talented 84-year-old artist...
Pensioner warns of painkiller abuse in KuGompo City
A pensioner from KuGompo City who buys pills labelled as Adco-Dol to manage chronic back pain has warned that the drug has become a...
Funda Festival brings school texts to life
Pupils in KuGompo are in for a powerful and immersive educational experience as the Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts (SSIPA) launches its...
Recovering addict shares warning on dangers of ‘Lean’
A recovering addict from Nahoon Valley who drank “Lean” for six years and only weighed 47kg, says he looted his family’s businesses to feed his...
Spaza shops probed over illegal sale of medicines
Buying illegal medication in some spaza shops in KuGompo City proved to be as easy as uttering two words: “Ndithenga iyeza” — I would...
Rural children among those hoping for glimpse of great marine migration
The sardines are coming — and so too are the rural schoolchildren.
Southern Cross Cruises’ tour boat skipper said the number of scholars taking rides...
Perfect conditions for kart heroics
The Border Kart Club Championship recently roared into its third round at the historic East London Grand Prix Kart Circuit, delivering a day of...
Children use photography to tell stories
The vibrant and often untold stories of the Fynbos and Buffalo Flats communities were brought into sharp focus at a recent photography exhibition hosted...
Chai, Chow & Canvas brings culture and creativity to KuGompo City
Brud & Co event founders are captivating art enthusiasts across KuGompo City with their latest offering a unique cultural experience that blends art, food...
Feeding hope: NPO serves more than 300 children
Christians Youth Development is tackling the scourge of poverty in KuGompo City by providing hot meals to more than 300 children and adults on...
Young Jecca’s inspirational birthday act helps four-legged friends
As she counts down to her 10th birthday on June 16, Jecca Bowman-Edgar is turning a day usually filled with gifts into one centred...
Vukani Legends bring hope to isolated seniors
A woman in KuGompo City has become a beacon of hope for many senior citizens in West Bank, treating them to a special occasion...
Entrepreneur steps out with sneaker cleaning business
In a world where many young people are told to follow a traditional path — study, graduate, and secure a stable job — Ayathula...
