Cluster’s learning curve
Local women’s soccer team takes on international outfit Osnabrucker in fast-paced match
A fast-paced match of under-17 women's soccer took place last Wednesday as the...
Charity golf day helps Choc
The first annual Cancer Charity Golf Day, hosted by putcomafani Consulting, took place at East London Golf Course last Friday.
The golf day was started...
Inspirational force to youth
East London resident, Dida Copiso is making waves in his community through a youth development programme in Reeston, as well as by publishing a...
Dreams to be a cook to contend with
Mdantsane resident local and self-taught cook Anam Xinwa has become been a hot contender in making waves in local cooking competitions. since he started...
Architect’s plan to build others
There is more to architecture than just buildings, says the department of public works’ (DPW) only female chief architect in the Amathole region, Preeya...
Men take stand against gender-based violence
East London men showed their solidarity on Friday with SA’s women and children, in a march against gender-based violence. (GBV).
The group, under the theme...
The value-add of sound advice
Rhodes Business School graduate Lungelwa Mtabazi has made a name for herself after establishing Mtabazi&Co Consulting, a strategy and skills development and training firm.
The...
Hundreds bid Jegels farewell
Hundreds of people packed into the East London City Hall last Wednesday to remember and honour the late Leighandre “Baby Lee” Jegels who was...
Remembering Biko
A STRONG sense of self, pride and burning national issues were on display as people descended upon Ginsberg, in King William’s Town to commemorate...
Karen Turner’s body to be returned to KwaZulu-Natal after chalet stabbing
The body of holidaymaker Karen Turner, 31, who was murdered at Hluleka Game Reserve, about 50 kilometres from Ngqeleni in the Eastern Cape, will...
Adelaide water run success
The current drought in Adelaide and its surrounds is reportedly the worst in 50 years.
The town’s primary servicing dam is par- ched, cracked and...
Memorial service for murdered women
An emotionally charged and sombre memorial service was held at Downtown Christian Church last Friday in East London by Masimanyane Women’s Rights International, in...
Singer and Idols star Thami Shobede dies
Singer and Idols SA runner-up Thami Shobede has died at age 31, his record label Gallo Records confirmed.
Shobede died at Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria...
Avoid being a victim of crime with these insights from a...
According to the most recent Stats SA Victims of Crime Survey, a total of 34,880 hijackings took place in SA in one year. That’s...
EC beading it up in Texas
Local crafters were given the opportunity to showcase show off their skills in the 360 Degrees Vanishing Project (360DVP) which took place in Houston,...
Century of loving prayer
Traditional regalia was the theme of the day as Phatiwe Saki celebrated her 100th birthday at the African Methodist Episcopal Church hall in Mdantsane...
Oracle Media finalists in New Generation National Awards 2019
Oracle Media has done it yet again! This time they are finalists in the New Generation National Awards 2019.
New Generation Social & Digital Media...
Flea market claims back park
The Ghost Town play park in Buffalo Flats has been known for being a neglected community park for many years, but on Saturday it...
Final farewell to well-known journalist Donian
Seasoned journalist for the King William’s Town Mercury, Daily Dispatch and The Bugle Denver Donian passed away last Wednesday at the age of 64.
The...
Conquering the mountain
A gruelling but beautiful five-day climb to summit Africa's highest peak –to Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania – Africa's highest peak, by East London local...
Fundraising event a ball
The Buffalo City Municipality Touch Association (BCMTA) recently held a fund-raising eventfunction at Spur in Vincent Park for players who will be touring to...
Surf’s up at Nahoon Reef
The annual Mercedes-Benz South African Surfing Championships had its opening function on Tuesday evening at the East London Golf Club where surfers from all...
New focus on stories from Africa
Versatile Dimplestyles, in partnership with 0077 Multimedia, will host the Umnombo Festival on August 31 at the Braelyn Hall.
“This initiative will highlight and celebrate...
Help with honing their skills
The Gompo Hall was full of young and old people, all showcasing their talents at the recent Duncan Village Experience hosted by the Innovation...
Agulhas II docks in EL
Renowned research ship the SA Agulhas II made its maiden dock at the Port of East London recently with an open day for the...
114 years of Hudson schools’ ‘family’
Hudson Park High School’s Centenary Hall was packed with pupils from both the primary and high school as they celebrated the Hudson’s 114th birthday...
Furry friends lap up EL dog show
FOUR-LEGGED furry friends ran and pounced around the fields of Cambridge Primary School during the three-day East London Amatola Dog Show Cluster last week.
Show...
CEO an agent of change
A strong sense of passion and self-awareness are just some of the qualities that the newly appointed Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF) CEO Judy Sikuza...
UFH student flies SA flag high at global youth think-tank
University of Fort Hare student Banele Melaphi took part in an engaging International Youth Diplomacy Conference (IYDC) in Accra, Ghana from July 16 to...
Clarendon pupils get into combat mode
Grade 8 pupils eight students from Clarendon High School spent their afternoon in a three-hour workshop learning tips on self-defence with Kalah Combat and...
Youth benefit from arts festival platform
The Mdantsane Indoor Sport Centre was filled with talented young people showcasing their creative skills during the two-day Inckubeko Yomntwana Arts Festival which took...
Prisons staff give food to the hungry
To honour late president Nelson Mandela, department of correctional services (DCS) officials spent their Friday feeding the residents of Quigney.
A number of homeless people...
Pupils inspired to have a goal
Destiny Church was packed with more than 150 found itself full of young school pupils who were eager to know what the future holds...
‘We don’t grow plants, we grow people’
Streetscapes’ urban gardens offer people living on the streets a way to reintegrate with society
Nazeema Jacobs was homeless for five years. She had never...
Activist driven to help youth dispel myths
An Eastern Cape psychologist is on a mission to dispel mental health stereotypes in black communities – one young mind at a time.
Community activist...
Villagers shut down ‘rotten’ Eastern Cape school
Teachers and pupils shut down Zanokhanyo Junior Secondary School in Butterworth, in the Eastern Cape, on Monday.
The school in Zazulwana village has 471 pupils.
Parents...
EL entrepreneur up for award
Hard work and sacrifice has paid off for East London businesswoman Phumeza Ceshemba who has been nominated for the 2019 Regional Businesswoman of the...
Madiba’s most meaningful meals – and the people who cooked them
Food anthropologist Anna Trapido believes 'we are what we eat and what we don't or can't eat'. Here she delves into the role of...
Arts fest platform for young people
Masivuyisane Cultural Ensemble will host their fourth annual Vela Sikubone Arts Festival on September 21 at the NU15 Mdantsane Community Hall.
“Masivuyisane Cultural Ensemble has...
Mental health discussion, support
Mental health is an epidemic issue that affects many and Masithethe Counselling Services is tackling the societal challenges by introducing a brand new discussion...
Festival to inspire youth to use creative talents
Local author Cinga Dyala, along with the World of Art Movement, will host be hosting the Inkcubeko Yomntwana Arts Festival from Saturday July 27...
Giving it stick at tourney
The second annual Hackers and Slackers hockey tournament took place last Saturday at the Buco Park, in Bunkers Hill as 10 teams fought tackled...
Octopus fishing lines to be removed by the weekend – if...
All the octopus lines and traps in False Bay, in the Western Cape, will be removed by the weekend, weather permitting, said environment, forestry...
Bust in honour of tireless Berea Gardens founder
Founder of the Berea Gardens Retirement Foundation in East London, Richard Mogg was lauded for his courage and faith at the unveiling of a...
Road warriors get set for epic Washie 100
An ultra marathon known as the The Washie 100 ultra marathon will hold its have its epic 43rd edition to start 5pm on July...
All boots and glitter …
Glitter, boots, star-studded uniforms and discipline is what the East London community have been exposed to as the South African Majorettes and Cheerleading Association...
Latimer’s life story
“Most of us know him best as a biologist for his research in ichthyology, his wide knowledge in marine life, his conservation imperative and...
GALLERY:Majorettes entertain East London
About 104 teams (3,400 athletes) made up of both majorettes and cheerleaders from all over the country to took part in the South African...
Durban teen in serious condition after being mauled by two pit...
Paramedics treated a 13-year-old girl in Asherville, Durban, after she was attacked by two pit bulls on Monday.
Rescue Care's Garrith Jamieson said paramedics were...
