Young teacher’s life at a standstill due to rare syndrome
Isabella Ballantyne was born with a rare genetic disorder called Shwachman diamond syndrome (SDS). At the age of four, she was diagnosed with acute...
Schools rewarded for recycling
Thanks to the annual DNF Waste & Environment Services schools’ recycling programme, 30 schools across the city collectively managed to divert 34.5 tonnes of...
Local artist plans to share Xhosa traditional music at NAF
Buffalo City’s own Yakha Mlali will take to the National Arts Festival (NAF) stage for the second consecutive year with his original production, lingoma...
Rock climber leads others to adventure
This week, we chat to Mark Mannheim about the exciting adventure activities he offers under his brand, Amatola Adventure.
Q: What do you do?
A: I’m...
New reality TV show puts relationships to the test
Genre: Reality show
The SA spin-off of the global social experiment reality dating show, The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, is breathe of fresh air...
Dog shot after jumping over wall, left to suffer
A Vincent resident faces possible imprisonment or a fine after shooting his neighbour’s dog twice, which had to later be put down due to...
Buffalo Flats paediatric surgeon back home
After years of working in the medical profession, through Covid, cancer, and great personal struggle, Dr Yentl Gamiet has officially opened her own practice...
Meals on Wheels holding special lunch for anniversary
Meals on Wheels is celebrating 60 years of community service and is throwing a special luncheon for the elderly to commemorate the occasion next...
Pre-loved furry friends help hospital patients
We chat to Frere Hospital staff about the Frere Bear Project which provides children with soft, second-hand toys.
When did the Frere Bears Project start?
It...
Health department vows to clean up cataract surgery backlog in 12...
Cataracts have robbed local resident, Jenny de Beer, of her eyesight and independence, and her condition will deteriorate further unless the Eastern Cape health...
EL charitable community keeps Hensberg’s spirit alive
The East London community has been shaken by the recent passing of Sandra-Lee Hensberg on Friday May 10, at the age of 57.
Hensberg was...
Dog trainer warned owners before attack
An elderly man died from his injuries after being attacked by two dogs in Stirling on May 3 and local dog training school owner,...
Selborne golfer is the best in 100 years
The wins keep adding up for Selborne College’s Ben Weber (14), who made history last week at the SA Amateur Championship and then went...
East London rowing celebrated
This year’s Buffalo Regatta entrenched East London as the pulse behind the longest running sporting event in SA.
Though the University of Pretoria made a...
Tuks University claims both trophies
The RMB Buffalo Regatta is a sporting event held on East London’s Buffalo River since 1881.
It is without a doubt the city’s oldest and...
SARB runs workshop to help the blind and visually impaired identify...
The South African Reserve Bank, in partnership with the SA National Council of the Blind and Blind SA, hosted a currency authentication teaching and...
Mayor’s proposed plan goes against municipal bylaw
The legality of BCMM mayor Princess Faku’s electricity meter amnesty deal announced last week is being called into question given the deal contravenes the...
Inspiring confidence through dance
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We offer coaching and training in the form of dance and fitness.
When did your business start?
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Thought-provoking biblical satire may cause offence
Genre: Comedy, drama
The Book of Clarence is not for the faint hearted and is a thought-provoking and engaging film that balances comedy, drama, and...
Teacher shortage cripples school
John Bisseker Secondary School has become an indictment of the EC education department’s failuresand the maelstrom of challenges at the school came to a...
ELSPCA ORGANISES MUSICAL BINGO FUNDRAISER
GO CORRESPONDENT
East London SPCA has organised a fun Valentines Day game night that will double as a fundraiser to help take care of the...
Pick n Pay issues recall on peanut butter products over aflatoxin...
Pick n Pay is recalling No Name Smooth Peanut Butter, Eden Smooth Peanut Butter and Eden Crunch Peanut Butter, which are sold throughout the...
A rising star on the global stage
Every so often, the country of India produces a world-class batsman who outdoes all others in first-class and Test play.
Before World War 2, Vijay...
Streaming platform to honour local filmmakers at first awards ceremony
Local video streaming platform Montywood will be hosting its first annual film awards on Saturday March 2 at the Guild Theatre in East London.
The...
Mystery of ‘Rietbok’ crash possibly solved
One evening in October 2021, a man whose head was swathed in a scarf, hoodie, mask and dark glasses, entered the offices of Gqeberha...
Four Brothers anti-drug drive aimed at schools
The Four Brothers Drug Recovery Centre has embarked on an anti-drug programme aimed at schools around East London to discourage the youth from substance...
Time for consumers to pay their debts
In the coming months, the municipality will be intensifying its efforts to recover outstanding debt from slow-paying consumers.
This will be done in a bid...
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...
Vizi Belt drive to protect children a success in EL
Jonsson Workwear, renowned for its high-quality workwear and charitable endeavours, has embarked on an initiative to enhance road safety and protect children in SA.
Its...
Vary your training to mirror Surfers Challenge course conditions
The Discovery Surfers Challenge is a perfect vehicle to enhance running or walking technique, not all in one day but in the build up...
‘Migration’ provides fun for whole family
GENRE: Animation, family, adventure
Migration is a true definition of a family film. It is the perfect blend of laughter, heart, and visual brilliance that...
Hope Schools’ first matrics ace exams
Hope Schools has given children from disadvantaged backgrounds across the city a future for the last 10 years and, in 2023, the school guided...
Business owners complain about service delivery
“If we knew how bad the service delivery would become, we would have started our businesses in another city.”
This is the view of local...
International milestone for EL runner
Bob Norris, the man who brought parkrun to our local shores officially became the 10th person in SA to reach 500 runs this past...
EL Man who faked hit-and-run RAF claim told to pay R60k...
An East London man hurt his ankle when he fell and tried to scam the Road Accident Fund (RAF) out of R5m. He was...
Treasure nature as our greatest gift
Lucretius, philosopher and poet, was a Roman during the last century BC. He was one of the earliest of the intellectuals credited with strong...
Far more to Woods than his anti-apartheid activism
Former Dispatch editor Donald Woods would have turned 90 on December 15. Not too many readers I suspect, except those who knew him well...
Weather, tides and historical insights shape preparations for ‘Surfers’
Long-term weather forecasts are seldom accurate, but it is as well to consider them as not.
In the past week, the humidity hit high levels...
EL-born player in Kiwis’ squad
There has been a fair amount of finger-pointing and outright condemnation of the inexperienced SA cricket team currently touring New Zealand under uncapped skipper...
Merrifield scoops 11 theatre awards
Merrifield College has achieved one of the highest honours of the theatre industry, by winning 11 awards at the BroadwayWorld SA Awards 2023 for...
Gladwin turns alcohol addiction into show
Singer and songwriter Jason Gladwin is celebrating the power of recovery with a special intimate show at 2 Twelfth Avenue, Gonubie on Friday February...
Second chance programme helps pupils finish matric
In 2016, the department of education introduced the second chance programme as a solution to assist those matrics who did not meet the requirements...
Sponsor comes to aid of young rugby player
Local pupil Owam Nqweniso’s dreams of playing rugby for SA were almost compromised due to lack of funds until a local business, BTKM Quantity...
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...
Hobby turns into successful venture
How did you get started with crochet, and what inspired you to turn it into a business?
We chat to Carol Lombaard about her small...
‘Wonka’ falls short of previous adaptations of beloved story
Genre: Adventure, comedy, family, musical
Wonka is an unnecessary musical remake with incomplete details, mediocre songs, and a plot that makes little sense, despite a...
Barcoding error stops grass from being cut
Open spaces across the city are overrun with bushes and long grass yet newly ordered bush-clearing and grass-cutting tools are gathering dust in the...
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...
Advertorial: EL welcomes virtual reality studio for gaming, travel, fitness, and...
East London is buzzing with excitement with the opening of Immersive Realms, a groundbreaking virtual reality studio situated in Abbotsford.
Priced at a wallet-friendly R180...
