Hard hit schools finally open
A month after schools in the city reopened, pupils from Pefferville Primary and Alphendale Senior Secondary schools are finally back at their desks.
Both schools...
Driven to help rural pupils
THE Ford Wildlife Foundation handed over a brand new Ford Ranger to the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa at the East London...
State capture under ANC government brought us load-shedding‚ says Mbalula
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says state capture under the ruling party’s government is to blame for Eskom’s ongoing load-shedding.
He said the governing party has...
Powerhouse women’s voices to ring out on 043 stage
I’m Every Woman II is a dazzling celebration of powerhouse female voices, resilience, and timeless music that transcends generations.
East London’s 043 Events has set a...
Viva Musica Ensemble returns to the stage
The Viva Musica Ensemble present their first concert of the year on April 1 at 3pm in the Nahoon Methodist Church, Kennington Road, conducted...
Organisers of Nkandla event to be brought to book‚ ANC likens...
Organisers of the superspreader event outside former president Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home will be brought to book‚ the ANC said on Tuesday.
Scores of ANC...
Trust gives elderly hope
Struggling old age homes supported to provide care for those who can’t afford it
WITH the cost of living rising dramatically and old age pensions...
Fordyce gives Orient Beach parkrun the thumbs up
Comrades Marathon champion and running legend Bruce Fordyce has praised the rapid growth of the Orient Beach parkrun, describing it as one of the...
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...
SA show they can match the world’s best
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After their triumphs in Australia in 1952-53, the SA cricket team played two Test matches in New Zealand, winning one and drawing the other.
In the first...
The winner takes it all … to Centrestage
ROSA-KAROO LOEWE
Gqeberha’s glitz-fest band Centrestage returns to the Guild Theatre with “Absolutely ABBA”, bigger and brighter than ever.
The tribute show to the legendary Swedish...
Zweli Mkhize hints at tightened Covid-19 lockdown in Eastern Cape
Hours of movement‚ impact of alcohol on hospital admissions up for discussion Health minister Zweli Mkhize says local lockdown restrictions will be discussed for...
LISTEN | Leaked audio reveals how Jessie Duarte advised Jacob Zuma...
ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte told the party’s national officials she believes former president Jacob Zuma should not appear before deputy chief justice Raymond...
Hudson primary honours Mr O’Kennedy 50-year legacy inspires rugby day
Hudson Park Primary School celebrated former deputy headmaster James O’Kennedy’s 50-year legacy of sport and scholastic development at the school on September 3 with...
Fun run shines light on dementia, Alzheimer’s
BABALO NTSINI and ALIZWA DAYILE
The Ebenezer Caregiving Centre in Gonubie is calling on the community to lace up their walking shoes and stand in...
Don’t let social media steal your shine: how comparison to others...
Have you ever scrolled through Instagram, TikTok or Snapchat and thought, “I wish I looked like that” or “their life is so much better...
Cops called after man tries to use taxi app to transport...
Efforts by a man who used an app to try to hail taxis to ferry a body from his townhouse in an attempt to...
High unemployment among Down syndrome youth
Unemployment among young people living with disabilities such as Down syndrome is a serious concern in Buffalo City.
Down Syndrome Association Amathole (DSAA) support officer...
School gets prize-giving ceremony
School gets prize-giving ceremony
NEW Generation Primary School was recently treated to an academic and sports prize-giving ceremony courtesy of the Kepe Foundation.
This was the...
Pageant back for the first time since Covid-19
The Dee M Fashion Promotions Mrs Eastern Cape 2023 pageant was held at Hudson Park High School’s Gibson Kente Theatre on Saturday July 1,...
Promaths class passes with flying colours
Designed to speed up top-level results among Grades 10 to 12 pupils in previously disadvantaged areas, the Promaths programme at the Kutlwanong Centre for...
Triumphant Grandads find wisdom and raise rands
They did it!
Barmy Grandad's Army cyclists raised more than the R200,000 target they set themselves.
Proving that the wheels of learning go round and round...
Foundation brings crucial procedures to EL children
The Smile Foundation came to Frere Hospital last week to change the lives of three little ones who were given reconstructive surgeries for free...
HlumaNande shines on stage of life
At just 12 years old, HlumaNande Baphiwe Kuza-Philani, head girl at Voorpos Primary, is already making waves as a young leader, pupil, and performer...
Letter to the Editor: BCM should spend rates income wisely
BY:DOUG BAKER
I have been a ratepayer for 45 years and I cannot believe that BCM are wasting a further R28m of ratepayers’ money on...
Young cricketers make King proud on the pitch
TWO young and talented boys have made the King community proud with top-quality performances on the cricket pitch.
Dale Junior Grade 7 pupils Juan Jeggels...
Cape Town man isn’t quitting his job after winning R40m PowerBall...
A Cape Town lottery player who won more than R40m had to take deep breaths as his heart was beating fast when he discovered...
Athletes awarded for bringing home the medals
The Buffalo City Modern Pentathlon Association closed off a successful season of biathle and triathle locally with awards presented to its top competitors in...
Decade of AHF support
STARTING out in 1987, The Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a well-known non-profit organisation, operating in 39 countries and caring for over 720000 patients.
This...
EL boxer ‘The Fox’ dominates
Babalwa Nonqonqoto, popularly known in the boxing ring as The Fox, has cemented herself as the Eastern Cape bantamweight champion after her win against...
Cricket fans spoilt for choice but without quality commentary
Television sport addicts are really spoilt for choice aren’t they? Name your preference and at the touch of a button there it is on...
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...
East London hosts its first Walk For Freedom event
On Saturday October 19, thousands of people across the globe took to the streets to participate in A21’s 10th annual Walk For Freedom, and...
Go People – Lungelo ‘Lens’ Mampofu
When and how did your musical journey begin?
I started dancing at the age of eight and started giving singing and dancing lessons to other...
Border Icons in Sport to host gala event
The Border Icons in Sport (BIS) aspires to give back and improve the quality of life of disadvantaged communities in the Border area.
As such,...
Eyabantwana Border 1000 to honour late philanthropist Wienand
Cycling enthusiasts are gearing up to celebrate the return of the Eyabantwana Border 1000 Cycle Race on November 5.
The annual race will hold special...
Pefferville children receive new shoes
In Pefferville, families are forced to choose between buying food or school clothes but the Rotary Club of Arcadia and New Kwanda NGO are...
Mdantsane Creative Hub to host family arts festival
The Mdantsane Creative Hub is preparing to host the Indibano Arts Festival on December 10 at the Mdantsane Community Arts Centre.
The fun event is...
Ethno soul artist’s ‘no ordinary show’
Award-winning artist Siseko Pame, from Ziphunzana in Duncan Village, is a musician with a a desire to help his community.
The 34-year-old ethno soul artist...
Parents mulling home-schooling must comply with these rules
Parents who choose to deregister their child from a school and apply for home schooling must comply with specified legal requirements.
This is according to...
Shocking number of girls aged 10 to 14 giving birth in...
The City of Tshwane has raised the alarm about the high rate of teenage pregnancies after its public health facilities recorded nearly 10‚000 deliveries...
School principals condemn underage drinking
Following reports of underage drinking after the Hoerskool Grens Sports Festival on March 11, school principals across the city released a public appeal on...
GO People – Vicquinn September
This week, we chat to Vicquinn Eraldo September, a local musician, whose business provides one-on-one lessons for those interested in learning acoustic guitar.
Q: When...
WATCH:Rugby tourney comes to an end
Mdantsane rugby team, Swallows Rugby Football Club, beat Harlequins, team from Port Elizabeth, during the Eastern Cape Super 12 Rugby Tournament on Saturday. For...
JUST IN: Iran refutes alleged involvement in ‘plot’ to kill US...
The Islamic Republic of Iran has denied it was involved in an alleged plot to assassinate East London-born US ambassador to SA Lana Marks.
US...
GO Review – A Working Man
Genre: Action, thriller
Jason Statham’s reputation as a high-energy action star has become well established throughout the years, but his latest film, A Working Man,...
Gifted autistic pupil to play at concert
MUSIC is JR Nkosi’s preferred method of communication and he has, since receiving his first toy keyboard on his seventh birthday, never looked back.
The...






























































