Botha begins year with strong start
Born to Run AC’s Hanlie Botha is off to strong start for this year’s racing season after her consecutive wins at both the East...
TS Galaxy sign EL duo: Centre of Excellence teenagers given chance...
Two 17-year-old football proteges from the youth development football structure of East London Central Local Football Association Centre of Excellence FC, Lakhan Gqango and...
Successful baker starts classes to share skills
Siya Vetyeka has created a successful brand for himself in the baking industry with his stunning and delicious baked goods with his small business,...
Extreme cyclist donates shoes to deserving pupils
Five East London schools have been chosen as recipients of more than 3,000 school shoes obtained by Vusi Sindane during his fundraising cycle journey...
Let there be light: New EL Museum display chronicles history of...
Before the Umtiza Arts Festival kicks off this year, the EL Museum will have a new display at the entrance to the museum marking...
Successful first cleanups of the year: Ward councillor, MP lead efforts...
Ward 28 councillor Frederick Pohl and his team spent Friday morning, January 19, cutting the grass at Beacon Bay police station.
This forms part of...
Matrics make history: Merrifield class of ‘23 achieves 100% pass rate
The city was abuzz last week celebrating the outstanding performances of the matric class of 2023 and Merrifield College deputy principal Bridget Fielding said...
Superhero helps you beat bad hair days
What services do you offer?
Male grooming services such as hair cuts, beard trims, hot towel shaves and waxing.
When did your business start?
The business stared...
Musical remake loses raw emotion of original version
Genre: Drama, musical
While the vocal brilliance of the cast must be praised, this latest onscreen portrayal of Alice Walker’s phenomenal book, The Colour Purple,...
Sister Lyn’s care and love for others always remembered
Sister Lyn England, a much-loved, selfless community worker, died on Friday January 12, in Makhanda.
Born on February 22 1944, she died at the age...
Municipality’s unpaid gas bills blamed for cremation delays
Cremations at the Cambridge Crematorium ground to a halt for 10 days in December after the municipality failed to pay supplier, Afrox Gas, forcing...
Surfers Challenge training guide: Preparation for the big race day
There is no way that any schedule will suit every person who enters the Surfers Challenge, so use this framework and adapt it to...
Tips for building up autograph collection
Having once been a schoolboy — many years ago, I am aware that often school holidays tend to be boring unless the schoolboy or...
Jewellery workshops aim to inspire creativity
Best friend duo Natasha Hogg and Marika Jacobs have combined their skills and love for creative arts to not only making beautiful handmade jewellery...
EL designer bringing traditional Xhosa look to New York catwalk
East London fashion designer Onwaba Mleve will showcase her stunning designs at New York Fashion Week in February this year.
The proud owner of Zazi...
Hutchinson’s new thriller hits shelves
Andrew Hutchison’s daring crime thriller series, Unckle, has returned to the bookshelves this month, with the second release entitled Unckle: The Legacy.
The book, which...
STEM subjects take off at Parkside Primary
At the end of last year, Parkside Primary School (PPS) earned recognition at the Eastern Cape Gambling Board’s (ECGB) annual corporate investment awards for...
Remembering Liz Ekron: A floral maestro with a heart of gold
ast London is mourning the loss of beloved florist Liz Ekron who passed away on January 3.
Ekron was more than a florist; she was...
No-one puts on better weddings than Buffalo City vendors
According to this month’s Wedding and Function Magazine, Buffalo City vendors are the best at pulling off top-notch weddings, with East London wedding singers...
Making magic in gardens across the city
What services or products do you offer?
I create pathways at schools to encourage children to use their bodies and I offer designer picnics.
When did...
‘Marvels’ relies on viewers’ knowledge of other films
Genre: Action, adventure, fantasy
The Marvels is the 33rd addition to the movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and although it is visually well-executed...
EL-born actress shines in BBC drama
Internationally acclaimed East London actress Masali Baduza has made a name for herself starring in the lead role on the British series Noughts and...
Infrastructure blamed for sewage overflow nightmare
“The municipality must acknowledge they have a problem with ageing infrastructure and insufficient maintenance. Sewage overflows into residential areas is completely unacceptable and cannot...
Matriculant who died in December obtained five distinctions
A pupil from St Benedict’s college in Bedfordview‚ Ekurhuleni‚ who died before seeing his matric results‚ obtained five distinctions.
The school said it was mourning...
Impressive 98.46% pass rate for IEB matric class of 2023
Private school pupils who wrote the National Senior Certificate (NSC) through the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) achieved a 98.46% pass rate in the 2023...
Despite some cheats and poor printing‚ Umalusi approves release of 2023...
Poor print quality on some exam papers and alleged cheating by hundreds of pupils marred the 2023 matric examinations.
Despite this‚ the executive council of...
International racers head to EL
The SA Classic TT 2024, SA’s only international bike circuit race, comes to East London Grand Prix from January 26-27 and locally celebrated racer,...
Border rugby: Drama, misfortune, and some positives
ANATHI WULUSHE
Last year will go down in the history books of Border Rugby as a period filled with drama, misfortunes and politics.
The year marked...
Jo Jackson dance showcase takes you on journey around world
ROSA-KAROO LOEWE
Performers are bringing the world of dance back home, celebrating the diversity of cultural performance as part of the annual showcase from the...
National team swimmer to study, compete in US
Talented national team swimmer, water polo player and former Stirling High School pupil, Tumi Macdonell is headed to the US to begin her new...
Cleaning up the clinics in Buffalo City
Local initiative, Asivikelane Health, is helping communities and healthcare workers in BCMM come together to tackle patient mistreatment, inefficient administration, and long queues at...
Potholed Gonubie roads causing learner drivers to fail tests
Gonubie traffic department learner drivers are appealing to the community to assist with refilling potholes on the learner driver test route that is forcing...
Ulwazi High School starts new year early
ANELISA GUSHA
For more than a decade, Ulwazi High School has maintained a 100% matric pass rate, and the school is determined to continue this...
GO Review – The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and...
Genre: Action, adventure, musical
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes primarily caters to die-hard fans of the franchise, providing some comfort and...
Young science boff off to China
Kiyara Swartbooi, a young innovator from Port Rex Technical High School is set to represent SA at both the Eskom Expo International Science Fair...
Teenager proves you are never too young to make a difference
Sixteen-year-old Amahle Qomfo has made it her life’s mission to make a difference in the lives of young children from marginalised communities in East...
GO People – Singwa ‘Hercules’ Silinga
Personal trainer Singwa ‘Hercules’ Silinga shares how he prepares individual plans for his clients.
What services do you offer?
We offer personal training in private and...
Traffic cop who demanded bribe from man speeding his pregnant wife...
A R10‚000 fine for a traffic officer convicted for soliciting a R1‚000 bribe in 2014 from a man rushing his pregnant wife to hospital...
R1.2m worth of abalone and equipment seized in Eastern Cape
Abalone and equipment worth R1.2m were seized while being offloaded in the Eastern Cape at the weekend.
The 26 abalone bags‚ a rubber duck boat...
Pride of India complete league-cup double win
East London Central LFA concluded its 2023 football season on Sunday at the North End Stadium, in front of a huge appreciative crowd, when...
Local schools score among top in SA
Buffalo City schools featured in the top 25% of 210 schools in the country in the Top Boys Sports Schools for 2023.
SA Schools Sports...
Cyclists raise money for pediatric surgery patients
The Eyabantwana Border 1000 cycle race took place on Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4, from various locations meeting up at Old Selbornian...
Tini empowers BCM residents through her real estate workshops
Xoliswa Tini, a prominent realty entrepreneur and innovator launched the first in a series of mentorship and workshop programmes on November 20, aimed at...
BKCOB equips local NGOs with skills to sustain, grow their impact
The Good Deeds Committee of the Border-Kei Chamber of Business proudly awarded 14 local NGOs on November 15 with certificates for having completed its...
Exhibition aims to debunk stereotypes in African healing
Ukuthwasa is an SA term for the calling to become an indigenous healer or a sangoma and it is a practice that draws from...
Duncan Village heroine scoops national award
Duncan Village community philanthropist Nomaxabiso Joni was recognised as a Heroine in Youth Development at the 12th annual South African Heroines Awards, held recently...
Greatest works of the age to be performed at Guild
Popular East London pianists Jacques du Plessis and Germaine Gamiet are preparing for their concert, Piano 4 Hands, at the Guild Theatre on Tuesday...
Entrepreneur creates wide range of special occasion treats
What services/products do you offer?
We make celebration cakes and sweet treats. We also teach baking and cake decorating.
When did your business start and what...
Misfortune favours the poor while rich thrive
Genre: Thriller, crime
Your Lucky Day shines as an intriguing thriller with an outstanding leading performance from Angus Cloud in one of his final roles.
After...
Selborne Rowing Club to relocate to Nahoon Dam
Last year, Selborne College Rowing Club (SCRC) celebrated 100 years of rowing on the Buffalo River.
However, the club has broken with tradition and will...
