Ignore my Tourettes, just let me cook for you — chef...
Cooking keeps Matthew Snooke, 23, on a happier path.
The Blue Ribbon Catering and Hospitality-trained Gonubie chef struggles with Tourette’s syndrome, a neurological disorder marked...
BREAKING | Eskom contractor ABB agrees to pay back R1.6bn for...
Construction company ABB SA has committed to pay back nearly R1.6bn to Eskom for "over-payments" made on contracts with the power utility.
The payment will...
Maternity ward mayhem: Expectant mums using makeshift beds at Frere
Distrust in clinics combined with unfettered teenage pregnancies and skills shortage in midwifery, has resulted in expecting mothers at Frere Hospital lying on makeshift...
‘Discontinue 2020 academic year’: survey of parents and pupils
Having lost a significant portion of the school year to the lockdown, many parents and pupils believe the school year should be repeated in...
Runners, walkers show support and have fun
The Spar Daily Dispatch Fun Run and Walk took place on Sunday, October 16 and despite the gloomy weather, a large entry of runners...
Beloved Selborne teacher bows out after 41 years
KAZIMLA MFIKILI
For the first time in 41 years, Selborne College will begin its academic year without the presence of recently retired and beloved history...
Go People – Bernadette Willson
This week we chat with Bernadette Willson of Bernie’s Biscuits about her home-baked delights.
What home-baked products do you sell?
I mainly focus on homemade biscuits...
GALLERY: Cultural festival showcases young talent
The Phaphama Culutural Festival took place this past weekend at NU10 Community Hall in Mdantsane,where the youth of East London came in their numbers...
Eskom suspends load-shedding for weekend
Eskom suspended load-shedding on Friday, saying the demand for electricity had dropped before the weekend.
This comes after the energy supplier had announced two nights of...
Stirling pupils to sparkle on stage
STIRLING High School brings yet another high-quality, large-scale production to the Guild Theatre, in East London this week.
Directed by the school’s drama teacher Marc...
GO Review – Barbie
Genre: Adventure, fantasy, comedy
A whimsical and empowering adventure for all ages, complete with every shade of pink imaginable, the Barbie movie has been one...
Women’s Day race spreads message
Overtakers Athletics Sports Club will be hosting their second annual Women’s Day race event on Wednesday August 9.
The first race attracted more than 200...
Repair work kicks of at local school
Almost three weeks after parents and pupils held protests at the school due to failing infrastructure, repair work finally commenced at John Bisseker Secondary...
2021 Kearsney Rugby Festival teams named
The teams for the 2021 Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival have been announced, with three new schools being added to the roster.
Two of the new...
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,...
GO PEOPLE: Ursula Carter
Ursula Carter, founder of Butterfly Creations, is a Cambridge-based creative whose custom-made pet wear and personalised character outfits have warmed the hearts of both...
East London community rallies together to help victims of Knysna fires
AS THE Knysna fires raged on leaving destruction in its wake, the East London community were busy mobilising, hard at work collecting, sorting and...
Scouted for world stage
Okuhle Mpepo, 16, has been scouted to seen her passion for acting rewarded after earning an opportunity to represent South Africa and East London...
Cooked their goose: Canadian geese declared public menace in UK and...
Did you catch the movie, Sully, when it was aired on television recently? Briefly, it was an account of how Captain Chesley Sullenberger, the...
CYCLING CHAMPS
Merrifield Schools extends huge congratulations to Leo Annesley, who finished in 1st place in the Nippers age group at the Glenhill Interschool Cycling and...
Hospital staff were ‘hostile’ towards those investigating forced sterilisation
Commission for Gender Equality officials who were investigating claims about the forced sterilisation of 48 HIV-positive women at public hospitals experienced hostile reception from...
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...
Surf therapy for children with disabilities
ROXY DAVIS
Children with disabilities face significant challenges in SA. Firstly there are delayed diagnoses which can lead to complications. The high cost of healthcare...
Eskom implements load-shedding from midday today
Power utility Eskom says it will implement Stage 2 load-shedding from 12 noon today through to Sunday night.
This is due to loss of generation...
Border Karting Championship round 2 delivers thrilling action
The second round of the Border Karting Championship took place on Saturday May 17, delivering fast-paced, competitive, and clean racing across all classes.
With increased...
#Blessed’ shines a spotlight
Jenny Bryson Moorcroft Theatre’s four-day social justice play #Blessed came to an end on Sunday at the Arts Theatre in East London.
Set in East...
Teacher hijacked in Gqeberha school car park
A teacher was hijacked in the car park of a northern areas school in Gqeberha on Tuesday.
The teacher at Sanctor High School in Bethelsdorp...
EL CrossFit team prove the strongest
As the CrossFit season draws to a close, local team the Slumtown Sled Dogs finished as the winners of the intermediate phase of the...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine's Day to all the Go! & Express readers and advertisers! May you all celebrate this beautiful day with your loved ones. Keep...
Helping youth in sport
Local sport science graduate Ayandiswa Sowazi has always had a passion for sport and an interest in physical activities.
“Growing up, I used to play...
Buffs recoup to win
BORDER Super League got was under way on Saturday at the Buffalo Park Stadium, with the Buffaloes defeating Mdantsane-based team Winter Rose 32-7. Buffs...
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...
GO People – Melissa Volmink
We chat to Melissa Volmink about the ins and outs of her business Boujee Box.
Q: What products do you make?
A: I make customised gift...
It takes only 20 minutes to risk infection in a fully...
An expert has warned that commuters spending more than 20 minutes in a fully loaded taxi‚ without proper ventilation‚ are at risk of being...
All eyes on sports minister Mthethwa to increase the numbers at...
Sports fans around the country are waiting with bated breath to find out if the department of sport will increase the numbers of spectators...
Gupta lawyer slams ‘incomprehensible’ Eskom and SIU summons for R3.8bn
The Gupta family has slammed a bid by Eskom and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to sue them for R3.8bn, which the power utility...
SA Covid-19 Statistics – 250 687 positive cases
South Africa's Minister of Health, Dr. Zwelini Mkhize released the latest Covid-19 statistics late last night.
A cumulative total of 250 687 confirmed COVID-19 cases in...
Work on objectification of the human body on at Ann Bryant
East London artist Wade Louw is showcasing his latest collection of art pieces titled ‘Threaded’ at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery until January 25.
The...
Putting wind in youngsters’ sails
THE Buffalo River Yacht Club (BRYC) is giving youngsters from around Buffalo City a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to earn a sailing skipper's licence.
Taught by Buffalo...
Buffs to petition for return to historical date in 2026
The 2026 Buffs Marathon and half-marathon date will be revealed at this year’s 51st race in two weeks and will likely restore the event...
‘Don’t lift bans on alcohol and tobacco’: ANCWL president Bathabile Dlamini
ANC Women's League remains opposed to plans to lift the restrictions 'as SA could be hit by another wave' of Covid-19 infections.
ANC Women's League...
Woman’s mission to save dogs
AN EAST London woman has set out to establish and run the new Public Benefit Organisation (PBO), Born in a Cage, to save dogs.
Robyn...
Emerging local actor up for prestigious award
Mdantsane-born actor Likhona Mgali has been nominated for best young actor at the upcoming 20th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for his role as...
Tale of delivery despair
In a bid to expose how government corruption compromises housing delivery, the DA Democratic Alliance (DA) conducted an oversight inspection in Duncan Village informal...
Overgrown park cleared for Lennox Estate community
GENEROUS assistance from the community and a garden service have helped solve the problem of an overgrown park in Lennox Estate.
And, after an appeal...
EL journalist takes over as new editor of YOU
Shanaaz Prince, a dynamic and talented journalist from Buffalo Flats, East London, has taken on the prestigious role as the new editor of YOU...
SA’s first batch of Covid-19 vaccines will be here on February...
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said on Wednesday night that 1 million doses of the vaccine — from the Serum Institute of India (SII)...
Residents sign petition to reclaim their wards
In an endeavour to reclaim their neighbourhoods, residents of Buffalo City are joining forces to submit a petition to the municipality to address the...
Medical aesthetician opens new practice in EL
SUMAIYA KHANDr. Sumaiya Khan is a medical aesthetician who has recently launched her own practice in Nahoon. Her facilities focus on moderately low-risk treatments...
Hudson Park musos make fest debuts: Talented grade 10s perform as...
Two Hudson Park High School musicians recently took centre stage at the provincial OR Tambo Choral Music Festival, performing with the Buffalo City Orchestra...




























































