Intense battles in over-40s Padel
Epic three-set thriller sends spectators to their feet as the Royal Padel League Over-40s competition reaches another level.
Round four of the Royal Padel League...
Redefining hospitality in West Bank
In the heart of West Bank, at 103 Hood Street, a vibrant local vision is quietly reshaping KuGompo City’s local tourism and lifestyle landscape.
What...
‘She bellows’ breaks painful silence
For theatre-maker Zimkitha Kumbaca, bringing Confessions of a Blacklisted Woman: She Bellows to KuGompo City is about much more than staging a play, it is about...
KuGompo City’s role in blocking Shell
KuGompo City was where the match of public uproar against Shell mining the Wild Coast was lit.
The final Constitutional Court ruling against the SA...
Hudson poet wins double gold for ode to home city
A 16-year-old Hudson Park High pupil has turned her love for KuGompo City into an award-winning poem, earning a double-gold at the Elfest competition...
Washie 100 athlete honours brother’s memory
Buffalo City metro social justice activist Mangaliso Kani has turned an extraordinary 100-mile endurance challenge into a powerful call for greater autism awareness, acceptance...
Driven to succeed in a man’s world
A lifelong passion for cars, lessons in independence from her father and the unwavering support of her husband have helped Melissa Collins take the...
Lifesaving legend nets international award for bravery
When 64-year-old Mandy "Ocean" Dean plunged into the icy, heaving waters of Sardinia Bay to save two drowning men, she had no idea the...
New generation of spatial intelligence graduates set to shape SA’s future
A new generation of skilled professionals are being equipped to help SA make smarter decisions about infrastructure, service delivery and community development through Spatial...
Parkruns attract thousands to Quigney, Orient Beach
Orient Beach parkrun is rapidly establishing itself as one of the Eastern Cape’s biggest and most popular weekly running events, with the Quigney beachfront...
Fun run shines light on dementia, Alzheimer’s
BABALO NTSINI and ALIZWA DAYILE
The Ebenezer Caregiving Centre in Gonubie is calling on the community to lace up their walking shoes and stand in...
Runner makes miracle comeback
For most runners, completing one Comrades Marathon is a monumental achievement. For KuGompo City running legend David “Butch” Duffey, crossing the finish line this...
Tolokazi Beer relaunches in Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape relaunch of Tolokazi Beer marks a significant homecoming for founder and master brewer Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela, a 42-year-old entrepreneur originally from Butterworth,...
Teen trailblazer inspires 2,000 KuGompo pupils
Following the remarkable success of the inaugural Teens Self-Belief Conference in Mthatha, which inspired about 2,000 pupils, award-winning youth leader Bhaswelihle Zilwa, pictured right,...
Beauty of Xhosa culture celebrated
Cambridge High’s Kamvelihle Society brought SA’s rich cultural heritage to life during a vibrant cultural evening that celebrated isiXhosa traditions through music, dance and...
Christian boys’ brigade marks 55 years’ service Body
LIAM WEIMERS
The 1st East London Company Boys’ Brigade celebrated 55 years of service, leadership and Christian fellowship during a weekend of festivities held in...
Artist’s exhibition unleashes explosion of colour, emotion
KuGompo artist Teneale Dirker is redefining how audiences experience colour and emotion through her latest solo exhibition, Untamed Colour, currently on show at CVD...
Bills ‘taking food from our mouths’
For many residents at Montrose, a former retirement home in Southern-wood, what should be a time of peace and security has become a daily...
Mandela’s story inspires us never to give up hope
As we enter August and mark the end of Nelson Mandela Month, we are left in awe of the greatest fight for hope that...
Debut league delivers thrilling action
The inaugural Royal Padel Over-40s League made a spectacular debut on Friday evening, exceeding all expectations and delivering an unforgettable night of competitive play...
Spreading hope via acts of kindness
A simple belief that no act of kindness is too small is inspiring one KuGompo City woman to bring hope to vulnerable members of...
KuGompo City pastor releases debut book
What began as a movie title that lingered in her mind for more than two decades has become the foundation of a deeply personal...
Border rugby giant’s legacy extends beyond the field
At 84, George Wilson remains a giant of Border rugby, not only because of his imposing 6 ft 4 frame, but because of the...
Pothole pot plant’ exposes Quigney crisis
A tree stump planted inside a pothole has become the latest symbol of growing frustration in Quigney, where residents say deteriorating roads, reckless driving...
View two major exhibitions under one roof
Art lovers are in for an unforgettable cultural experience as the Umtiza Arts Festival returns with one of its most anticipated visual arts events,...
Autism awareness talk aimed at local businesses
Local businesses, organisations and service providers are being encouraged to attend a free autism awareness talk, aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible...
A Night with the Stars’ promises family entertainment
The Jo Jackson Dance Company (JJDC) is preparing to deliver its biggest production yet with A Night with the Stars – Dance Awards 2026, set...
Popular wine tasting event returns to help less fortunate
As winter continues to grip KuGompo City, one local organisation is inviting residents to enjoy an evening of fine wine while helping keep vulnerable...
BCM employee wins top national award
After more than two decades of serving workers through education, training and advocacy, Buffalo City metro employee Wendy Gidana has been recognised with a...
Amalinda teen’s Spanish soccer dream
An 18-year-old footballer from Amalinda is appealing for community support after earning a place in a prestigious international football development programme in Spain, an...
Radio station helps unemployed youth
Young people from across Buffalo City gathered at Dice Hall recently for a youth empowerment programme hosted by Kumkani FM, where government departments, higher...
Animal lovers get together for first pet care summit
Pet owners, animal lovers and welfare advocates will gather at Beacon Bay Country Club this weekend for the inaugural Pet Care Summit and Breakfast...
East London Ladies Circle uplifts more than 1,100 lives on Mandela...
In the true spirit of Nelson Mandela International Day, East London Ladies Circle transformed compassion into action, proving that when a community comes together,...
Reaping the benefits of rehab
BABALO NTSINI, ONELA RUNGQU, ALIZWA DAYILE
A rehabilitation centre in Gonubie is proving that recovery can be cultivated one seed at a time through a...
Thrilling day at Scribante raceway
Round two of the Algoa Rally Club Championship delivered a thrilling day of high-speed action on and around Aldo Scribante Raceway at the Syrabix/...
Collaborative exhibition of young artists’ voices
Young artists from across the Eastern Cape are showcasing their creativity, identity and lived experiences in The Group Chat, a collective exhibition currently on...
Studio combines creativity, food with conversation
A new business in Berea is offering more than just good food, inviting visitors into a space where conversation, creativity and community come together.
JHOOM...
Resilient Border U18A win IPT bronze
The Border Under-18A hockey team produced a determined and united performance to secure the bronze medal at the Interprovincial Tournament (IPT) at Hilton College,...
Riding to spread hope and save lives
At 57, Nick Chapman is riding thousands of kilometres across SA on his motorbike not in search of adventure, but to save lives.
The Johannesburg-based...
Fear, flight — and uncertainty
Fear has driven hundreds of undocumented foreign nationals across the Eastern Cape into hiding as community-led anti-illegal immigration campaigns gather momentum.
Across KuGompo City, families...
Granny Grommets make surf history in joyous style
In an extraordinary display of joy and solidarity, scores of 50-plus women braved heaving seas to make body boarding history on Nahoon Beach.
The first...
Laughs, lessons in local sitcom ‘Class of 2025’
The laughter, chaos and drama of KuGompo City’s school life takes centre stage in Montywood’s latest comedy sitcom, Class of 2025, a production that...
Border’s sole survivor of famous Lions upset
It is the afternoon of Saturday September 17 1955, and it is a day Border rugby fans have been looking forward to for months.
Your...
Friends cook up healthy food venture
Rather than settling for traditional nine-to-five jobs, two young Cambridge women took a leap of faith and turned their love for cooking into a...
