Merrifield’s ‘Matilda’ gets 12 nominations
Merrifield College’s production of Matilda — The Musical has been nominated 12 times at this year’s Broadway World SA awards.
Some of the categories include...
Principal who ‘stopped pupils from writing matric exams’ suspended
The Eastern Cape education department has confirmed the suspension of a principal who allegedly instructed seven pupils to sit out the matric exams as...
Border bestows awards on sporting pioneers
The Border Icons in Sport (BIS) awards, held on November 4, paid homage to the incremental progress made in the region, while highlighting ongoing...
Border hockey stars go for gold
East London hockey players Bianca Wood and Antonet Louw are taking Border to the 2024 Olympics after SA claimed victory at the African Road...
Join 24-hour Run for Hope to raise funds for orphans
The Run for Hope initiative will celebrate its fifth year of the 24-hour run to raise funds and awareness for orphans at Guardians of Hope,...
Global Entrepreneurship Week a beacon of hope for business-minded BCM youth
The Global Entrepreneurship Week came to East London for the first time from November 13-16.
It began in Mdantsane and continued on to Duncan Village...
Clarendon aquatic centre honours icon
After a year of construction, Clarendon Schools has opened the doors to its new aquatic centre, named in honour of Joan Harrison Breetzke and...
CVD Framers unveils ‘A3 and Smaller’ art exhibition
East London’s art scene is bursting with creativity for the festive season as CVD Framers opens its annual art exhibition, “A3 and Smaller” this...
Calls to protect memorial against expansion
November 12 marked 100 years since the unveiling of the East London Remembrance Day cenotaph and this year, local clergy have called for renewed...
Community steps in after family’s loss
An East London family who lost everything last week when their new home was gutted by a fire, have received an outpouring of support...
Go People – Sigqibo Maci
We chat to Sigqibo Maci about his approach to running his business, Jojo Cleaning Services.
What services do you offer?
A: We offer residential and industrial...
Go Review – Quiz Lady
Genre: Comedy
Quiz Lady is a fun, enjoyable comedy that explores the relationship of two sisters with different lives coming together for a common goal.
Quiet...
Boks receive heroes’ welcome
The Springboks concluded their national Rugby World Cup victory tour in East London on Sunday with a sea of residents donned in green and...
GO Review – The Mill
Genre: Drama, mystery, sci-fi
Hulu’s latest drama, The Mill, is a not-so-subtle critique of capitalism and how people become so caught up in the jobs...
Local teacher retains world biathle-triathle championship titles
East London’s Andrea Ranger has successfully defended her titles at this year’s UIPM Biathle-Triathle World Championships from November 2-5 in Bali, Indonesia, winning four...
WIN TICKETS TO VIRGIL PRINS AND DILLAN OLIPHANT COMEDY SHOW
Two of the country’s funniest comedians, Virgil Prins and Dillan Oliphant, will be coming to East London for a one-night-only show on Friday November...
Project teaches financial skills
A group of Amalinda women have decided to put their financial future in their own hands and create opportunities for themselves through sewing.
The Sizamele...
First Buffalo City Fashion Fair to enthrall audience
East London fashion designers, in partnership with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation, are set to host the first annual Buffalo City Fashion Fair in...
Chintsa Estuary scoops 4th Green Coast award
Chintsa Estuary has once again secured the prestigious WESSA Green Coast Award for 2023, marking its fourth consecutive victory.
The award winners were confirmed towards...
Court order for West Bank abandoned plots
The municipality has been issued with a court order to address the growing number of abandoned plots in West Bank within 180 days.
Issued in...
Dream gig for smooth-talking Selborne pupil
WRITTEN BY BOMIKAZI MDIYA
With a talent for smooth talking that has won the hearts of many, Selborne College grade 11 pupil Xhanti Pakamile was...
MIWA champions job shadowing for children living with disabilities
In celebration of National Disability Rights Awareness Month which runs in SA from November 3-December 3, the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association...
Mural on Devereux Avenue highlights local legacy
Local architect and artist Nathan Sanaan has spent the year spraying the city in colour, with murals in Berea, Southernwood and Nahoon that celebrate...
Quilters guild show celebrates 34 years of beautiful designs
The East Coast Quilters Guild (ECQG) will be hosting a Quilt show at the Courtney Latimer Hall at East London Museum from Friday, November...
Go People – Chantel Du Toit
This week we chatted to Chantal du Toit, who gains satisfaction from selling food as a means of providing for her young family
Q: What...
Gonubie to build new park on land prone to dumping
Residents of Gonubie have chosen to transform a plot of land, previously prone to dumping, into a lovely children’s playground.
This decision was made after...
Parents irate over entry level test to do isiXhosa
Parents of pupils at Cambridge Primary School are outraged by the school’s decision to implement a test to determine whether pupils can qualify to...
Dorchester Heights residents fix potholes
After ongoing complaints and multiple attempts to get BCM to fix the gaping potholes in their area, frustrated Dorchester Heights residents have resorted to...
Distinctions for Abbotsford ballerinas
Six Abbotsford Christian School girls have achieved excellent results in their ballet exams with the Royal Academy of Dance.
Lubuko Somhlalo, Hlelo Mntonintshi, Mary Bolarinwa,...
Win tickets to 4th annual jazz restoration concert
The fourth annual Restoration in Jazz tribute and fundraising concert will be taking place on Saturday November 4 at the Guild Theatre.
This year’s showcase...
Go People – Sasha-Lee van Rooyen
Sasha-Lee van Rooyen creates stunning personalised gifts under her company Sashie’s Crafty Creations
Q: What services or products do you offer?
A: I make unique wooden...
GO Review – Gen V
Genre: Action, adventure, comedy
Gen V is a somewhat realistic account of what the lives of teenagers with superhero powers’ lives would be like.
It’s a...
Drunk drivers warned of new mobile centre
Over the festive season residents may see a sleek new mobile alcohol evidence centre making the rounds of roadblocks in East London to do...
Artist embarks on new professional ventures
Renowned fine art photographer Marlene Neumann, in collaboration with Ann Bryant Art Gallery, will be hosting her first and last local exhibition, entitled Full...
Calls for iconic beach slide to be repaired
Tidy Towns Buffalo City and Border Kei Chamber of Business (BKCOB) have renewed calls for BCMM to issue a tender for the repair of...
Border Icons to honour sports stars
On November 4, Border Icons in Sport (BIS) will award sporting stalwarts, both past and present, for their contributions towards furthering sports in the...
Local swimmer wins gold, helps SA secure second place in BRICS...
Matthew Pretorius, a talented grade 10 pupil at Stirling High School, recently had the honour of representing SA at the 2023 BRICS Games, a...
Merrifield pupil excels in national maths contest
Merrifield grade 5 pupil, Hugo Böhner surprised, not only his teachers and peers, but also himself, when he was awarded the runner-up certificate and...
Famous sailor raises funds for childrens home
Internationally acclaimed sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer will be presenting a special motivational talk at Meyers Motors showroom on Saturday, November 4. The fundraising event has...
Comedy couple shares survival tips at Bulletproof show
Comedy duo Lisa Bobbert and Aaron Mcilroy are bringing their hilarious cabaret comedy show 'Bulletproof’ to the Guild Theatre from 24 – 26 October....
Runners triumph over tragedy
On October 15, runners from across the country took to the N6 for the 45th edition of the NFB Private Wealth Management Tony Viljoen...
Rare hybrid wins best orchid on show
This year’s Gonubie Orchid Society Show, held on October 21, saw society President Elize Cloete earn a preliminary award from the SA Orchid Council...
Primary school becomes beacon of hope
Twelve months ago, the children at Ferndale Primary School in Morgan Bay in the Eastern Cape were struggling with no running water, pit latrines...
GO People – Deryn Marshall
This week, we chat to personal trainer Deryn Marshall about his passion for fitness and helping people reach their health goals.
Q: What type of...
Recycling initiative at beach
Louis the Lionfish, a recycling initiative founded this year to curb littering, is in the processes of becoming a permanent fixture at one of...
Buffalo City to host its first Pride march
Buffalo City will be hosting its first Pride march on Saturday, October 28 along Orient Beach.
Various organisations in and around East London that are...
Home of Modern Learning: Education without barriers
Home of Modern Learning (HML) is a newly registered private secondary school in Cambridge with a proud history of educational excellence.
Established in 2017 as...
Pot O’Curry celebrates fourth year in business
Pot O’Curry epitomises an ideal home-grown takeaway business in that it brings a mix of flavoursome food blended with a good dollop or two...
Ghosts of Disney films past haunt unnecessary reboot
Genre: Comedy, fantasy, family
Movies and series are currently experiencing a high number of remakes and reboots, many of which are unwarranted and unnecessary.
Haunted Mansion...
Eyabantwana Border 1000 to honour late philanthropist Wienand
Cycling enthusiasts are gearing up to celebrate the return of the Eyabantwana Border 1000 Cycle Race on November 5.
The annual race will hold special...
