Exploring art, healing at retreat
The Hartspace Art Studio, in collaboration with Bay View farm in Morgan Bay, hosted a retreat from October 21-23 for artists interested in learning...
Spooky fundraiser a success
The Mysteries at the Museum event, an annual tradition for a number of years, returned on October 29 for the first time since the...
GSA provides safe space, awareness
As Pride Month drew to a close, Buffalo City launched its first-ever Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) on October 28.
The alliance is envisioned as...
SASSA grant recipients advised to collect money at retailers and ATMS...
SASSA social grants recipients using the SASSA gold cards are advised to collect their monies at retailers and ATMs, as over the counter withdrawals...
Athletes scoop medals at world bi/triathle event
Twelve athletes from Buffalo City represented SA at the World Bi/Triathle Championships from October 25-31, in which they were required to run-swim-run.
The youngest athletes...
Durban doctor warns of possible sixth wave after spike in Covid-19...
A Durban doctor has warned of a possible Covid-19 sixth wave based on the number of positive patients he has treated since Monday.
Dr Kevindra...
Here’s what you need to know about the amended tariffs for...
Home affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi has amended the tariffs for South African passports and travel documents.
The amended fees‚ published in the government gazette in...
New Border U16 cricket assistant coach appointed
Talented Hudson High School cricket coach Viwe Tongo, right, has been selected as the assistant coach of Border Under 16.
Starting out as a Border...
Go People – Lungelo ‘Lens’ Mampofu
When and how did your musical journey begin?
I started dancing at the age of eight and started giving singing and dancing lessons to other...
GO Metro – Traffic department service challenges
Getting a driver’s license is a necessity for every motorist in SA. Due to the high number of people needing to get their learner’s...
East London boxer turned businessman shares story and advice in book
East London businessman Max Mabuti has found a way to turn a coping mechanism for a traumatic childhood into an inspirational story of success...
Review – The Watcher
Genre: Mystery, suspense, drama, thriller
The story follows the Brannock family who moves into their dream home and soon finds themselves on the receiving end...
Former Old Selbornian president reflects as he passes on the torch
Former president of the Old Selbornians Association Qamani Siwundla has officially passed on the reins.
After a two-year term as the first black president of...
Six student chefs selected to cater at World Cup
Six student chefs from Blue Ribbon Culinary Studio are headed off to Qatar to help cater for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
They were chosen...
What if I can’t finish my matric exam because of load-shedding?...
The department of basic education has assured matric pupils that rewrites will be available to those whose exams are affected by load-shedding.
Matric pupils are...
Re-inspection held for EL Grand Prix Circuit
The East London Grand Prix circuit was up for re-inspection on October 25 after it was declared unsafe to host the Ford and Friends...
Fundraising tea for Down symdrome outreach work
On October 22, Down Syndrome Association Amathole (DSAA) hosted a fundraising tea at the Osner Hotel to generate income for their outreach work.
Outreach work...
Former Go! editor gets nod
Former GO! & Express editor Matthew Field has received recognition from the Vodacom Journalist of the Year awards 2022 for his investigative piece titled...
Stirling cast bring adventures in wonderland
Stirling Primary school pupils are hard at work rehearsing for their exciting production of Alice in Wonderland that will be showcased at the Guild...
Winning BOM Talent Search artists announced
The winning artists in the Battle of Municipalities (BOM) Talent Search have been announced, with their paintings displayed at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery...
EL chef set to cook for FIFA
East London’s Fazel Bezuidenhout is on his way to join a team of other chefs at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
Bezuidenhout, the...
Be part of BIS conversation
Members of the community are invited to join the Border Icons in Sport on October 29 to participate in a conversation with businessman and...
Runners, walkers show support and have fun
The Spar Daily Dispatch Fun Run and Walk took place on Sunday, October 16 and despite the gloomy weather, a large entry of runners...
Students’ ‘Macbeth’ brings in African elements
William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Macbeth, one of his most popular plays, has been staged many times across the globe.
Students at Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the...
Go! People: Francois Eales
Disclaimer: The GO!&Express does not promote any medical or homeopathy service in particular and participating in health and wellness related services is at one’s...
LIT MINDZ preparing learners for world of work
LIT MINDZ is a school-based science and technology initiative that aims to improve secondary learners’ support for maths and science.
LIT MINDZ was founded by...
Young gymnast to represent SA
Merrifield Preparatory School pupil Emma Fray, 11, has been selected to the national side at the South African Gymnastics Games that were held from...
Review: Luckiest Girl Alive
Genre: Mystery, thriller, drama
If ever there was a movie that desperately needed a trigger warning before the opening credits, this is it.
Based on a...
Dancer set for New York stage
Siyasanga Cwala is on her way to realizing her dream of dancing on the world stage.
She has received an official callback to attend the...
Popular pageant back after Covid
Dee M Fashion Promotions Model Agency held its annual Miss Teenager and Miss Sweet Sixteen pageants at a packed Guild Theatre for the first...
Border Icons in Sport to honour our legends
The Border Icons in Sport (BIS), formed by past sports personalities in the region, is set to host a gala event on Saturday, October...
Golf fundraiser for pilots
To help raise funds for local students, the Border Aviation Club hosted a Golf Day at the West Bank Golf Club on October 8.
The...
Soccer festival honours sporting legend
On October 8, local soccer teams came out to support the legacy of late sporting hero Reggie Moodaly in an inaugural festival held in...
Piano students excel
Piano students from the School of Music in Beacon Bay excelled in their recent Trinity College music exams, walking away with scores of above...
BCM’s pothole patching begins with worst roads
Buffalo City Municipality launched its citywide road maintenance programme on October 7, after heavy rains in August and September caused substantial damage to already...
High unemployment among Down syndrome youth
Unemployment among young people living with disabilities such as Down syndrome is a serious concern in Buffalo City.
Down Syndrome Association Amathole (DSAA) support officer...
EL NSRI heroes host Open Day
The National Sea Rescue Institute station 7 held an Open Day on October 1, along with other stations across the country, to promote awareness...
Just Models celebrates 30 years in EL
IT’S A WRAP: Young Just Models students during their graduation show. Pictures: CORNIE HERBSOn October 8, Just Models celebrated 30 years as a modeling...
Merrifield to stage Greek tragedy
The Merrifield College drama department is staging the Greek tragedy Antigone from October 18 to 20.
This ancient tale is about a highly spirited young...
School raises funds for Furry Godmother
Bellafides Private School hosted a fundraising dog walk event on October 8 to assist Tessa Van Heerden who runs The Furry Godmother Township and...
Pupils get to enhance arts skills at workshops
The Artists in Schools Programme hosted three workshops for pupils from October 3-7, giving them the opportunity to enhance their skills.
These included visual arts,...
Go! People: Noluvuyo Usman
This week, we chat with Noluvuyo Usman, an internet cafe owner who is also a part-time DJ.
How did the idea for your internet café...
REVIEW: The Woman King
GENRE: Action, Drama, History, African War
The Woman King is a Hollywood action film that is centered on black African female warriors from the 19th...
Ann Bryant Art Gallery to exhibit Jeff Rankin’s work
SOLO SHOWCASE: Jeff Rankin’s work is set to be showcased at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery on Friday, 14 October 2022. Pictures: SUPPLIEDThe Ann...
Golf fundraiser for Mighty Ben
Ever since Johan ‘Ben’ Potgieter was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in 2021 at the age of eight, his parents Andries and Johanita have...
Beloved EL theatre turns 60
The East London Guild Theatre is celebrating 60 years since it first opened its doors on October 6 1962.
The iconic theatre has staged many...
Go! People: Luyanda Mtyeku
When and how was your business idea born?
The business idea was born while I was in grade 8 in Port Elizabeth. That was when...
Importance of nourishing our souls
There is a strong body of opinion that views our souls as existing since the beginning of time, and which contends that our earthly...
Hudson teacher wins ICT award
Hudson Park Primary teacher Kelly Bush, who came first in the province for Excellence in ICT and Enhanced Technology education, represented the Eastern Cape...
Growsmart awards pupils with special prizes
LITTLE EINSTEINS: The Growsmart educational programme awarded 60 of the top Grade 4, 5 and 6 pupils in the province for their performances in...
