State capture under ANC government brought us load-shedding‚ says Mbalula
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says state capture under the ruling party’s government is to blame for Eskom’s ongoing load-shedding.
He said the governing party has...
Here’s when you can collect your Sassa grant in February
SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) beneficiaries will receive their grant payments this week‚ starting with old age grant payments on Thursday.
Disability grant payments will...
Students prepare to spread love with music
The Sonwa Sakuba Institute for Performing Arts is back with the first of many productions this year called “All You Need Is Love”, a...
Advice for Grade 10 pupils choosing subjects
The GO! & Express chatted to Dr. Siphokazi Koyana, who heads up the Future Me! programme that assists Grade 10 pupils with choosing the...
EL musician releases latest single ‘Curious’
East London musician Jordan Dysel started the year off on a high note with the release of his new single Curious.
The energetic track, released...
Last chance for Surfers challengers to enter
There are only three weeks left until the 48th Surfers Challenge, now packaged into three separate run events and a paddlers race, from Kwelera...
Pickleball taking EL by storm
Pickleball, a hybrid sport that draws from badminton, tennis and ping-pong, among others, is a growing phenomenon across the world and this year it’s...
Residents finally receive street light
After 30 years of pleading with the municipality, the residents of Greenwich Street in Pefferville are finally receiving a much needed street light.
The street...
Go People – Richard Kumm
This week we chat with Richard Kumm, owner of Mancave Braai and Accessories, about his successful business model and plans for this year
What products...
Go Review – Ginny & Georgia
Genre: comedy, drama
Netflix series Ginny & Georgia follows the story of a free-spirited mother and her two children as they navigate a new life...
Brave ‘pantless’ bikers do it for giraffe conservation
The East London Biker’s Club hosted a successful Anti-Pants Anti-Poaching ride from Beacon Bay to Gonubie on Sunday, January 22.
Bikers rocked up in their...
Ronald Lamola clears the air on inmates ‘studying for free at...
Justice and correctional services minister Ronald Lamola has rubbished suggestions inmates will receive free tertiary education from government after passing matric.
This week Lamola announced...
Greensleeves High calls for support
At the end of last year, the GO! & Express reached out to Greensleeves Children’s Trust to find out more about its newly-established high...
Miss Teen Idol World shares winning wisdom
The GO! & Express caught up with Qonce high school pupil Caitlyn Cassels, who was recently crowned Miss Teen Junior Idol World 2023 in...
Michael Jackson show returns to EL
The Jo Jackson Dance Company is bringing the popular stage production Beat It! – The Incredible Story of Michael Jackson to life once again...
Go Review – White Lotus
Genre: drama, thriller, satire and dark comedy
This time set on the island of Sicily, the second season of The White Lotus gives viewers another...
Go People – Shendl Rewitzky
This week we chat with Shendl Rewitzky, owner of Bark & Beyond, which produces a range of locally-made nutritious and delicious dog treats and...
Queer positive book for teens encourages inclusivity
Dr. Madeleine Muller, an East London doctor and a lecturer at Walter Sisulu University, has written a “queer positive” book aimed at educating young...
Government and Eskom face legal action over rolling blackouts
Prominent South Africans including three political parties, a trade union and business owners want government to stabilise the supply of electricity by the end...
Go after invigilators too, not just pupils — Umalusi on exam...
Education quality assurance body Umalusi has called for action against education officials involved in helping pupils cheat, among other irregularities, during the National Senior...
On the loose: Hunt for tiger resumes in Walkerville‚ Sheba likely...
The hunt for an eight-year-old female tigress named Sheba resumed on Monday in Walker’s Fruit Farm‚ south of Johannesburg.
The big cat escaped from her...
Eskom can be fixed within the next 6 to 12 months,...
With the country plunged into stage 6 load-shedding and electricity tariff hikes on the cards, mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe claims Eskom...
Ramaphosa wins interdict against Jacob Zuma in private prosecution
The president will not have to appear in criminal court this week
President Cyril Ramaphosa will not have to appear in the dock on Thursday‚...
Work on objectification of the human body on at Ann Bryant
East London artist Wade Louw is showcasing his latest collection of art pieces titled ‘Threaded’ at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery until January 25.
The...
Club provides safe space for local LGBTQ+ community
C
lub Eden has been a safe entertainment haven for the LGBTQ+ community in East London for decades.
The club hosts regular drag queen events that...
Performing arts students excel in academy’s first final examinations
At the end of last year, the Sonwa Sakuba Institute for Performing Arts held its first-ever final examinations and its recently released results exceeded...
Go Review – Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Genre: Drama, mystery, thriller
The clever, brilliant, and funny whodunnit film, Knives Out, sets the scene for the perfect murder mystery franchise.
Glass Onion: A Knives...
GO People – Ryan Ward
When and how did your YouTube channel get started?
We started towards the end of 2021.
How did your partnership with Jovi Chen come about?
We met...
Competitors gearing for Surfers Challenge
The 48th iconic Surfers Challenge kicks off on February 11 at Kwelera Mouth and will see its tough participants walking, running and paddling their...
EL’s Veaudry helps make history for SA
Local para-athlete JP Veaudry represented SA at the ISA World Para Surfing Championships in the US from December 4 to 11, returning home with...
BCM called to act on grim beaches, sewage issues
In December, DA-affiliated ward councillors handed over a petition to Buffalo City Metro urging that local bylaws be upheld at beaches.
The call was for...
New trails aim to weed out criminals
In December, the community living near the corner of Hillcrest Drive and Coad Road in Beacon Bay launched the Park to Peak recreation trails.
The...
Young sports presenter reflects on his success
GO! & Express caught up with Hudson Park High School pupil and Eagle Sports Media member Jordan Dorning about his broadcasting success, including being...
Festive showcase dances into hearts
Dynamic Dance Academy’s recent annual Christmas-themed showcase saw its students, young and “older”, performing different genres of dance.
The dance celebration returned to the stage...
Hawks raise thousands for charity
The Hawks Motorcyle Club donated DJ Sobey Old Age Home and Just Love Them Into The Kingdom Outreach with much-needed funds totalling R40,000, which...
Open Hands receives support from GO! and Checkers
As the number of unemployed and displaced men in the metro increases, local support shelter, Open Hands attempts to provide a safe space for...
East London’s Oh My Curry lives up to name
Oh My Curry owner Deon Naidoo prides himself on offering authentic Indian cuisine to East London diners, though he chuckles – “our food is...
BMW gets social media flak over advert mentioning ancestors
A social and digital advertising campaign by vehicle manufacturer BMW has been criticised by some black South Africans who feel it undermines their dignity....
ANC is coming for your money with its controversial plan to...
'Repulsive' Political Party Funding Act blamed for financial woes
The ANC plans to introduce several controversial funding mechanisms to deal with its dire financial position,...
R350k to play golf with the president: ANC golf day gets...
“Why don't the ANC host a national Eskom day to solve the power issue?” said one social media user.
A golf day hosted by the...
Ramaphosa declares December 27 a public holiday
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared Tuesday December 27 a public holiday in lieu of Christmas Day falling on a Sunday.
The presidency announced that Ramaphosa...
Stage 6 load-shedding from midday on Wednesday
Eskom has announced that load-shedding will be increased to stage 6 from midday on Wednesday.
The power utility said this is due to a high...
‘The time for playing games has ended’: Bathabile Dlamini calls on...
Former ANC Women’s League president Bathabile Dlamini wants “compromised” President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign.
“He must not step aside, he must resign. He has compromised...
OPINION – East London Residents share views on pit bull saga
The Pit Bull Federation of SA recently said in a statement that the owners of pit bulls which attacked or killed people should be...
Keogh to talk on restoring artist’s work for gallery
Art conservator Anthony Keogh is on a mission to preserve and restore works for future generations to appreciate.
Keogh will be speaking at the Art...
Go People – Lauren Francis
This week we chat to helicopter pilot Lauren Francis about how she obtained her licence to fly helicopters.
What qualifications do you have?
I hold a...
Go Review – The People We Hate At The Wedding
Genre: Comedy
If you are looking for a feel-good movie that will set you at ease about the drama in your family, look no further...
Students take it to ‘The Next Level’ in own show
Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts School students staged The Next Level, their last production of the year, last Friday.
The show, which incorporated...
Swimming star breaks four records
Merrifield Preparatory pupil Adam Brown broke four records at the Inter-Regional Gala in Graaff-Reinet on November 1.
Adam, who is the captain of the Under...
Buffalo City to host world waveski event
On November 9, SA won the bid to host the 2024 World Waveski Surfing Titles (WWST) in Buffalo City.
Voting took place in Ventura in...




























































