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...
Enjoy family fun day at Thornycroft Lodge & Spa
Thornycroft Lodge & Spa will host a vibrant Family Fun Day this Friday, bringing together entertainment, wellness, and community-driven experiences in a tranquil outdoor...
Free brake checks boost road safety
Motorists in KuGompo City can now take advantage of a free brake check service aimed at improving road safety and vehicle performance, following the...
Jersey Week knitters warm hundreds with handmade love
LISA BECKER
“My garage is very happy to get rid of it all today!” laughed a cheerful silver-haired Kathy Mogg as she sorted jerseys by...
KuGompo City unites for autism
As Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month drew to a close, the JR Nkosi Autism Foundation, in partnership with the Methodist Church of Southern Africa’s...
Enjoy family fun day at Thornycroft Lodge & Spa to host...
Thornycroft Lodge & Spa will host a vibrant Family Fun Day this Friday, bringing together entertainment, wellness, and community-driven experiences in a tranquil outdoor...
Ways to Stay Calm in Chaos – Stillness Amid the Noise
In times of uncertainty and rapid change, it can feel as though everything around us is spinning out of control. Deadlines, expectations and the...
Pamela Rubushe’s loving legacy lives on
A lifelong social worker, fierce advocate for education and a pillar of strength within her family — that is how Pamela Ntombenkulu Rubushe, pictured right,...
A Rainbow of rhythm and unity at Music in the Park
There was a different kind of rainbow at Music in the Park this past Sunday, as the Valley in Berea came alive with colour,...
Operation Donkey brings hope, healing and community support
The McClelland Adult Centre for the Intellectually Impaired is calling on the public to help stitch together hope through a unique and heartfelt fundraising...
50 fun years on the open road
“I still feel free!” the city’s veteran woman motorcyclist and hairdresser Alrose Vice said.
Fifty-five years ago, Vice “borrowed” her brother’s motorcycle.
She was 16, living...
Dream comes true for local hairdresser
A dream built on faith, tenacity and years of hard work has come to life in Berea, where Hair by Fee, founded by Fiona...
Huge victory for Border U16 cricketers
The Border U16 indoor cricket team has engraved their names into the national spotlight after clinching gold at the Indoor Cricket Inter-Provincial Tournament (IPT)...
New local series looks at office politics
Montywood, the film production company which falls under Kumkani FM, has been making movies, series, TV shows and documentaries in the Buffalo City municipality...
Buffalo City lifeguard ready to take on Freedom Paddle
As SA marks Freedom Day on Monday, popular Buffalo City Metro (BCM) lifeguard Sandile Menjenjalo, pictured right, will be making waves far from home, lining...
Former MP found other ways to serve community
Former ANC MP Val Viljoen’s disillusionment with the post-liberation ruling party was replaced with a rewarding 26-year experience in building community life in the...
Adcock Ingram OTC – Pharmacy of the Week – Border Chemicals...
How do you feel about being selected as Adcock Ingram OTC’s Pharmacy of the week?
Being selected as Adcock Ingram OTC’s Pharmacy of the week...
‘Bag it, bin it’ project sparks spirited wave to keep E...
Eastern Cape seaside communities are starting to take action in the battle against a swathe of plastic waste washing up on our beaches.
At Kwelera...
Former judge to share remarkable journey at East London Museum
The Border Historical Society invites members of the public to an engaging talk by retired judge Jeremy Pickering, based on his recently published book Raising...
Finding balance in a changing world
Members of the Braelyn Senior Recreational Club gathered for an insightful and uplifting afternoon at Mahila Mandal Hall on Thursday, where guest of honour,...
Wild idea brings worlds together
MARISKA LATEROA
Adventure seekers, creatives and nature lovers are in for an unforgettable experience as Ngcambu Tours presents Capture the Wild, a two-day immersive outdoor event...
EC filmmakers shine bright in Lisbon after international film debut
Two Eastern Cape female filmmakers have returned home with renewed inspiration and global recognition after showcasing their award-winning film at an international festival in...
SA U16s storm to silver in youth championships
SA Schools’ U16 girls water polo team jetted into Brisbane last Monday, primed for battle at the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC).
Punching above...
Help for business owners to boost global trade skills
Businesses in KuGompo City looking to expand into international markets now have an opportunity to sharpen their skills through specialised training offered by the...
The power of community
In a time of war and madness, I asked Joel Smith what a miracle felt like.
He ran for three days for children, in a...
Metro urgently needs shelter to ease growing vagrancy crisis
Homeless people need state shelters, but there are none in the Buffalo City Metro.
An estimated 200 vagrants living in the bush in the Nahoon...
Why comparing yourself will only hold you back
As a teenager, it can feel almost impossible not to compare yourself to others.
Whether it’s appearance, academic performance, friendships, or social media presence, comparison seems to...
Local app puts quality education in all pupils’ reach
A homegrown innovation from KuGompo City is quietly reshaping how pupils engage with their schoolwork, and it may hold the key to narrowing SA’s...
Museum to host talk on Namibia’s new gem
History and maritime enthusiasts are in for a treat as the East London Museum prepares to host an illustrated talk on the newly established...
Wild Coast favourite celebrates 80th birthday
Eight decades. That’s how long Morgan Bay Hotel has been creating holiday memories along one of the Wild Coast’s most stunning stretches of coastline.
From...
Chess star eyes global stage
In less than a year, a 13-year-old boy from KuGompo City has gone from a complete beginner to one of the Eastern Cape’s brightest...
Gym, influencers create Super Squad
What began as a simple content exchange has evolved into one of East London’s most talked-about youth fitness movements.
At the heart of it is...
Home Affairs launches branch in Oxford Street
Accessing identity documents in Buffalo City Metro may soon become far more convenient, following a new partnership between Standard Bank and the Department of...
Fashion show builds confidence, identity
There’s something powerful about the moment a young person sees themselves transformed — not just in appearance, but in confidence, identity and possibility.
“I had...
Chaos in the streets of KuGompo
MPUMZI MSHWESHWE and
ASANDA NINI
A peaceful march through the CBD turned violent on Monday as protesters objecting to foreign influence in Buffalo City metro began...
Runner finishes 300km course to help children
MFUNDO PILISO and
MIKE LOEWE
When Joel Smith finally stopped running on Sunday afternoon, it wasn’t just the end of a race — it was the...
Saddle up, it’s Bathurst Agricultural Show time
The much-anticipated Bathurst Agricultural Show 2026 kicks off today, promising four days of entertainment, exhibitions and activities for the whole family.
Running daily from early...
Celebrating Xhosa heritage through art
A striking new exhibition at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery is set to celebrate Xhosa heritage through intricate beadwork and powerful storytelling.
Abantu Bentsimbi is a...
