Makisi set for global awards
Gospel radio presenter Loyiso Makisi, 26, has been nominated for best presenter at the upcoming Gabriel Global Gospel Awards. (GGGA).
The East London-born presenter started...
Work smart, not hard to add value to home
SA house prices have increased marginally, but when adjusted for inflation, they are declining. Despite this, there are cost-effective ways for homeowners to add...
BORA to table Buffs Marathon water issue report in May
Border Athletics (BORA) has confirmed that its report on the challenges faced by the Buffs Marathon will be tabled at council around May 17,...
Exploring art, healing at retreat
The Hartspace Art Studio, in collaboration with Bay View farm in Morgan Bay, hosted a retreat from October 21-23 for artists interested in learning...
Driver and passenger attacked at Buffalo Pass
AN EAST London driver and passenger were left shaken after being attacked while driving through Buffalo Pass last week.
The driver, who wished to remain...
SASSA Grant Payments for the month of November 2020
SASSA has recently released a payment schedule for the month of November, and are as follows:
Older Person’s Grants will be paid from 3...
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...
Signs to watch out for if teen may be suicidal
In recent years, concerns about teenage suicide rates have become increasingly prevalent.
It is a distressing issue that demands urgent attention. To combat this alarming...
Residents object to name change idea
THE proposed name change of East London and its suburbs is sparking controversy, with questions over whether the stakeholder consultative meetings held this week...
Covid-19 surge and trauma patients put Western Cape hospitals under ‘severe...
Hospitals across the Western Cape were under “severe pressure” on Sunday due to a sharp increase in patients with severe Covid-19.
The provincial health department...
Mural beautifies city, boosts artists,Artwork focuses on history, future of automotive...
The BMW mural art project concluded on September 30, and the 12m-long wall outside the dealership in Berea has been transformed into a burst...
JUST IN | Raymond Zondo is South Africa’s new chief justice
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo as the new chief justice on Thursday.
He will also nominate Supreme Court of Appeal president...
The start of a new year offers a meaningful opportunity for...
Be Purposeful
Begin by understanding what contribution you want to make in alignment with your deep purpose. Each person has a unique offering to...
Moss wins big in pool
Courage, grit and a passion for swimming are just some of the qualities that Matthew Moss, a grade 8 Stirling High School pupil, possesses.
Fifteen-year-old...
Literacy project joins hands with local communities
The latest results of the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study indicate that basic literacy among SA children has further deteriorated.
An astounding 81% of...
Standoff at Fort Hare campus continues
By Sino Majangaza
The SRC at the University of Fort Hare’s East London campus has vowed that the academic year will not resume until the management...
Join Colour Fun Run for good cause
MDANTSANE non-profit organisation Project Khulisanani will have their second run, 7km Ezase Kasi Colour Fun Run, on Saturday starting at Ekoneni Butchery, NU 1...
EL businesswoman celebrates MTN recognition
East London businesswoman Sia Mausi has been recognised as one of MTN’s Top 10 Women in Digital Business, a well-deserved award that represents the...
Argentina soccer legend Maradona dies of heart attack
Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the game's greatest ever players, died of a heart attack on Wednesday, his lawyer...
Shock at Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu’s passing
The sudden death of Her Majesty, Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, regent of the Zulu nation, has left South Africans in shock.
The queen's death comes...
SA’s latest Covid-19 statistics as of 11 December
South Africa had 8,319 new Covid-19 coronavirus cases, according to health minister Zweli Mhkize.
There have been a total of 22,952 deaths to date from...
EL matric trio shines
Three pupils from East London schools shone brightly after bagging top honours for their 2018 matric results at the release of results awards ceremony...
Virtual festival kicks off in style
The best is yet to come.
That was the feeling of some artists and organisers of the 2020 Virtual National Arts Festival (vNAF) following the...
EL’s Hlonela off to Spain as Miss Teen Universe SA contestant
Though still a teenager, Hlonela Mrwetyana is an international model, dancer, actor and current Brand Ambassador for Hemingways Mall and will soon be jetting...
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...
Phenomenal response to Spar anti-plastic drive
By Barbara Hollands
Selling 101 million plastic shopping bags last year made Spar Eastern Cape managing director Conrad Isaac feel like a drug dealer and spurred...
Ramaphosa Sona – why it won’t be a circus
By TimesLIVE
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s first State of the Nation Address (Sona) will be different to the last turbulent one delivered by Jacob Zuma.
reason is an...
Pink Fairy’s marathon effort raises R23k for Qonce SPCA
Michael Webb, affectionately known as the Pink Fairy, recently completed the Comrades Marathon to raise funds for animal welfare.
He ran his 23rd consecutive marathon...
Honouring traditions with Selborne vs Queen’s derby
The end of April saw the historic and highly anticipated clash between Selborne College and Queen’s College unfold in Komani.
The annual derby, a highlight...
Man pulled from surf after his throat was slit
A vigilant private security officer managed to save a man out of the surf at Humewood beach after having his throat slit during an...
Pupils inspired to have a goal
Destiny Church was packed with more than 150 found itself full of young school pupils who were eager to know what the future holds...
Catch Projects team scores goal posts
IQ ACADEMY donated soccer goal posts to the U11 soccer team ODF Catch Projects’s U11 soccer team in Gonubie on last week Wednesday last...
Gogo’s tricks and tips to get kids reading
Hello! It’s me, Gogo — Yizani Sifunde’s reading granny. Sharing stories is as natural to human beings as eating and sleeping!
Making time to tell...
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,...
Five things to know about Flakka, the so-called ‘zombie drug’
BY KATHARINE CHILD
Media headlines about a 'zombie drug' are making waves.
TimesLIVE spoke to Shaun Shelly‚ founder of SA Drug Policy Week and a researcher...
Nostalgic time rummaging through trunk
“Welcome to your new home,” said Claire Neithercut, the warm-hearted and efficient manager of Berea Gardens, as she opened the front door of our...
‘Nothing left to steal at school — now the criminals have...
Vandalised facilities, a disintegrating structure and now blackened walls as a result of an alleged arson attack — staff are at their wits’ end...
Buffalo City declares readiness for SA Schools Water Polo IPT
With the clock ticking down to the SA Schools Water Polo Interprovincial Tournament in December — the world’s largest schools water polo event —...
Champ fueled by a passion to succeed in life
Passion, discipline and humility helped Selborne College Grade 11 pupil Brady Choudree to win the Border Karting Clubmans 4 Stroke Class A championship last...
Soup Challengers turn up the heat
Kei Mouth Country Club hosted Morgan Bay at their Annual Soup Challenge on Thursday, which saw competitors cooking up their various recipes in the...
When to collect your social grant this month
Millions of South Africans will receive their old age‚ disability‚ social relief of distress (SRD) and other grants this week.
The SA Social Security Agency...
Ranger crowned World Champ
Despite only competing as a biathlete for the first time this year, Andrea Ranger was crowned the women’s Biathle World Champion in the masters...
SA unites for rape survivor Alison Botha as she undergoes urgent...
Alison Botha’s story is one many South Africans have shed tears over, felt indescribable rage about, and become inspired by — often in one sitting.
Now,...
Gonubie winning war as crime falls by 50%
Proficient burglars can ransack an empty house in just two minutes, but thanks to a united front by Gonubie SAPS, the community, and private...
GO People – Marlene Mu
As we get ready to welcome Spring, we chat to Marlene Muller who sells plants as well as handmade and recycled pots for your...
Centre of Excellence claims victory: EL team wins U19 heritage tournament
The BIS Heritage U19 School Rugby Tournament brought together talent, passion, and resilience from township schools across the Border region, culminating in an unforgettable...
A night of musical brilliance with special guests
Pianist Hayley White is celebrating a lifetime of music prowess with a special recital, A Musical Journey, at the Guild Theatre on Thursday February 22.
The...





























































