Reserve celebrates 25th anniversary
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve, one of the Eastern Cape’s premier wildlife destinations, is marking a remarkable milestone this year — its 25th anniversary. The...
Tackling violence and bullying in under resourced communities
LEBO MJANGAZE
In an effort to combat the rising challenges of violence and bullying in schools, local organisation Bumb’ingomso hosted a powerful awareness campaign at...
Merrifield pupils shine in multiple sports disciplines
Merrifield Preparatory School is brimming with pride as its pupils excel across various disciplines, showcasing their talent and dedication in swimming, cycling, chess, and...
Deputy bids farewell to an era at Voorpos
After 35 years of unwavering dedication, Voorpos Primary School deputy principal Marcelle Ferreira has retired, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by...
Hudson Park, Clarendon in SA top 20
LEBO MJANGAZE
Buffalo City metro schools continue to excel on the national stage, with Hudson Park High School and Clarendon High School for Girls...
GO PEOPLE: Cherished dream served on a platter
This week we chatted to Christel Fray of Stella’s Eats about her food business and how she shares her...
Selling dyslexic child’s soul for Christmas sparks anger
Genre: Comedy, fantasy
The holidays are a time for feel-good movies, heartwarming tales, and a little sparkle of Christmas magic. However the latest comedic release,...
Regatta loses big sponsor for 2025
The 2025 Buffalo Regatta has hit turbulent waters with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) withdrawing its sponsorship — a move that contributes to...
Border brothers realise late father’s Springbok dream
MPUMZI MSHWESHWE
Breidbach’s Hendrikse brothers, Jaden and Jordan, have made history as the 36th Springbok sibling duo, fulfilling a dream deeply cherished by their late...
Washie 100-Miler to introduce no-seconding option in 2025
The Washie 100, Africa’s oldest ultramarathon, is poised for a shake-up in 2025 with the introduction of a “no-seconding” option for participants.
This change, announced...
East London Festival celebrates unity through spiritual heritage
LEBO MJANGAZE
The East London Festival of Spiritual Heritage, an event that transcends physical appearances, economic status, and social standing, is gearing up for its...
Don’t follow the crowd on Black Friday, watch how you spend
Retailers are expecting bumper sales over the Black Friday weekend this year thanks to SA’s improved consumer confidence since the May elections, as reported...
A new child injury prevention initiative launched in BCM
ChildSafe SA, in collaboration with Woolworths, has announced the launch of a programme to reduce preventable injuries among children.
The Leave No Child Behind Child...
The timeless art of bonsai celebrated
This past weekend, the Border Bonsai Society hosted its annual show at Little Beacons in Beacon Bay, celebrating not only the intricate beauty of...
16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
NATIONAL CRISES: This week we kick off 16 Days of Activism which marks the fight towards addressing gender-based violence and femicide across the world....
Magic of Wonderland brought to life
Award-winning theatre company Wela Kapela Productions is set to enchant East London with their dazzling rendition of Alice in Wonderland at the Guild Theatre...
Annual theatre show celebrates ‘60s music
The Dramatic Society of East London (Dramsoc) is gearing up for its annual musical production, Showstopper, at the Alexander Playhouse.
The theme, Jukebox!, is inspired...
45 artists to showcase work at annual exhibition
The East London Fine Arts Society is gearing up to officially open its annual exhibition to showcase the work of various talented individuals.
The exhibition...
GO Metro – BCM intensifies battle against potholes
The Buffalo City metro’s roads branch has ramped up its efforts to address the city’s pothole crisis, repairing more than 5,500 potholes across the...
Clarendon High partners with Noncedo Combined School to teach pupils water...
Clarendon High School for Girls is proud of the heartwarming collaboration with Noncedo Combined School, aimed at teaching young pupils in the Ducats informal...
Rotary Club, school celebrate milestone
LEBO MJANGAZE
This Christmas, the Rotary Club of Arcadia is celebrating over two decades of partnership with Thoboshane Primary School, a farm school near Ducats...
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...
GO Review – Wicked: Part 1 [COMPETITION]
Genre: Musical, Fantasy
One of the most anticipated films of 2024 has finally premiered and, thankfully, it is just as good as promised, if not...
Community groups try to fix derelict sports venues
More than a year after Buffalo City metro (BCM) mayor Princess Faku promised to take control of the city’s sports facilities and secure a...
‘Mama Afrika’ status for local hero
When Nondumiso Mpitimpiti quit her management job at Telkom, she had a clear agenda: to help as many children in her community as she...
EL museum hosts centenary celebration
East London residents are invited to celebrate 100 years of the proclamation of the East London Museum on Thursday November 28.
The exciting itinerary is...
Christmas drive for children spending the holiday in hospital beds
ROSA-KAROO LOEWE
The Eyabantwana Children’s Trust has initiated its Christmas gift drop, calling on the East London community to help bring festive cheer to children...
Hospitals hosting mini Smile Week for burns patients
In East London, at least two children per week are admitted to Frere and Cecilia Makiwane hospitals with severe burn injuries.
Many of these burn...
Animal lovers stretch to assist strays
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Animal lovers and wellness enthusiasts in East London can look forward to an unusual event on November 23, when Furever Fixed, a local...
East London Musicians Unite for Homegrown Orchestral Showcase
East London is set to experience an extraordinary evening of classical music, as local musicians come together for the Devo Chamber Orchestra concert, on...
Facts, opinions and blurring the truth
It does not take much effort for most of us to recall numerous occasions on which we found the strongly held views of family,...
Artists team up for exhibition of African land and seascapes
Four talented artists have joined forces to create stunning pieces of art for the Four Views exhibition, now showing at the Ann Bryant Art...
Sports milestone for Hudson Park High
Hudson Park High School has cemented its place in the SA co-ed school sports landscape, after clinching eighth out of 310 schools on the...
GO PEOPLE: Creative Living
FAITH MTWANA
This week, we speak to creative couple Vincent and Cadi van der Merwe about their personalisation business Creative Living.
Q: Describe what you do?
A:...
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 —...
Love, lies and loss exposed in SA film about cheating
Some films entertain, others challenge, and a rare few unsettle us to the core while delivering an essential message.
The latest Netflix SA release, Umjolo:...
Family’s agonising wait for missing grandmother: Eudora Bruintjies has not been...
It has been 28 agonising days since East London grandmother Eudora Bruintjies vanished without a trace, and her family is now bracing for the...
Grade 2 pupil races to championship: Cole, 7, has family’s full...
EMIHLE MBANGATA
Seven-year-old Cole Dalton, a grade 2 pupil at Hudson Primary School, has raced his way into the hearts of many by clinching the...
Event company’s lofty plans: Mazwi wants his team to become preferred...
This week we chatted to Afika Mazwi, one of the founders of the newly established events company, Majestic Events.
Q: What services do you offer?
A:...
Beloved English teacher’s poetry book available from next week
Literature is alive and well in Buffalo City, the newest Unesco City of Creative Literature in Africa, with the imminent launch legendary local ex-English...
Beloved dance teacher Joanna Wright dies
Tributes are pouring in for local dance instructor Joanna Wright, who passed away at the age of 66 on Thursday, November 7.
Wright died peacefully...
Pupil’s artwork chosen for book cover: Clarendon girl’s design illustrates ‘English...
The artwork of one Clarendon High School for Girls (CGHS) pupil, inspired by her brother, was selected as the cover art for this year’s...
Red brigade celebrates SACEE
Hudson Park High School learners have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication in English, achieving remarkable success at this year’s SACEE competition and the school...
Merrifield dominates SACEE national awards
At the annual SA Council for English Education (SACEE) prize-giving held recently, pupils winners were honoured for their achievements in the various SACEE events...
Border Icons in Sport honours local legends
Border Icons in Sport (BIS) wrapped up its impactful three-year project celebrating legendary sports figures from diverse communities with an event highlighting heritage and...
Festival of art, music and food all for a good cause:...
The second annual Blooms and Brushstrokes festival will be taking place at various locations around East London on Saturday, November 16.
The exciting two-day event...
Historian’s talk delves into Eastern Cape’s rich heritage
Renowned Eastern Cape storyteller and historian, Alan Weyer, will be speaking about the history of the area and its original inhabitants on Saturday at...
Border schools hockey plans to bounce back: Several changes aimed at...
Next year, the Border Schools Hockey Association will work to reinstate three premier teams — U18 Boys, U16 Girls, and U16 Boys — to...
