Rotary Club EL celebrates 99 years of service
The Rotary Club of East London (RCEL) marked a historic milestone on Wednesday April 2, as members and guests gathered at the East London...
Local farmers shine at market day
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Silverdale Women’s Development NPC from Kidds Beach and Yizanazo Co-operative from Amalinda saw the culmination of a dream fulfilled last week when they...
NGO is beating the dropout crisis amongst Buffalo City students
TANDO NKUNGWANA
With 60% of first-year tertiary students dropping out — including many from East London — youth unemployment continues to rise, but local NGO,...
Rotary Club EL celebrates 99 years of service
The Rotary Club of East London (RCEL) marked a historic milestone on Wednesday April 2, as members and guests gathered at the East London...
Pupils urged to reflect and refocus for the new term
Now that pupils are back at school after the holidays, it’s the perfect time for academic reflection.
While the break may have offered a chance...
Hudson Park boys and girls shine at Belgotex Easter Hockey Tournament
Hudson Park High School’s hockey teams delivered a strong performance at the Belgotex Easter Hockey Tournament, held in Cape Town’s southern suburbs from April...
Family needs help for brave warrior
At just six months old, baby Colbie Durant was diagnosed with a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder known as centronuclear myopathy — a life-altering moment...
Inspirational Easter concert in aid of Salem Baby Care
Viva Musica Ensemble is back with a concert this Saturday, just in time for Easter.
The programme ranges from the hauntingly beautiful melodies of Pie...
Easter comes to life in East London
Vincent Park is kicking off the Easter school holidays with a vibrant Easter market on Thursday April 17. Taking place in the upper parking...
Easter comes to life in East London
Vincent Park is kicking off the Easter school holidays with a vibrant Easter market on Thursday April 17. Taking place in the upper parking...
GO People – Tiane Lelicia Cilliers
We chat to Tiane Lelicia Cilliers about her babysitting business TLC Babysitting and Childcare where she offers her services to all her East London...
GO Review – A Working Man
Genre: Action, thriller
Jason Statham’s reputation as a high-energy action star has become well established throughout the years, but his latest film, A Working Man,...
Coach running Comrades to assist rugby academy
Local sports coach and youth advocate Jono Kruger is taking on the 2025 Comrades Marathon to raise funds for the Cubs Rugby Learning Academy...
Hudson Park water polo stars shine
Hudson Park High School is celebrating the outstanding achievements of three of its rising water polo stars.
Caylin Mackenzie has been selected for...
Parents need to learn from new show about teens’ digital dangers
Netflix’s miniseries, Adolescence, is a chilling and thought-provoking drama that explores the complexities of modern teenage life, particularly the impact of social media and...
Clarendon High’s ’Beauty and the Beast’ on stage next week
Clarendon High School’s highly anticipated production of Beauty & The Beast is set to take the stage at The Guild Theatre next week, from...
Stirling pupil ranked best in province
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Grade 11 Stirling High school pupil Matthew Wiseman has made his school, East London, and the province at large proud after becoming the...
SWIMMING CHAMP
Merrifield Schools Cooper Goliath (Grade 6) will represent the Eastern Cape at the SA Schools Swimming Championships in Bloemfontein from April 4-8.
MAKING WAVES
Merrifield Schools Ethan Warren (Grade10) will represent the Eastern Cape at the SA Schools Swimming Championships in Bloemfontein from April 4-8.
‘Wizard of Oz’ to bring magic to EL
Sonwa Sakuba Productions is set to debut its first children’s musical, The Wizard of Oz, at the Guild Theatre from Thursday April 3 to...
Choc helps child patients to travel home for holidays
This holiday season, the Childhood Cancer Foundation SA (Choc) is on a heartwarming mission to make the holidays as memorable as possible for children...
Serving our planet as temporary custodians
In recorded history, the challenges to planet Earth have never been greater or more dire than where the 21st century finds us. The expression,...
GO Review: Duplicity
Genre: Drama, mystery
Duplicity is the latest Tyler Perry film to be added to the growing list of bad movies written, produced, and directed by...
Old-school romantics find their matches at Date Rite
With dating apps like Tinder and Bumble shaping modern romance, the search for love has become both simpler and more challenging. While online platforms...
Stirling Lodge residents knit with love for premature babies
A simple question — “How can we help?” — has sparked a heartwarming act of kindness among the residents of Stirling Lodge.
After an inspiring...
Strong family dynamics to thank for Firstpro’s success
It’s impressive, in all ways, to see strong family dynamics at work and championing a most successful family business which has long served the...
BORA to table Buffs Marathon water issue report in May
Border Athletics (BORA) has confirmed that its report on the challenges faced by the Buffs Marathon will be tabled at council around May 17,...
Thrilling start to Border Karting Champs
The 2025 Border Karting Championship kicked off with an action-packed first round, delivering fast-paced racing and a fantastic atmosphere at the track. Despite a...
Sisipho celebrates successful heart transplant
Young Sisipho Yose’s life was changed forever when he underwent a successful heart transplant procedure. The 11-year-old has been discharged from hospital in Johannesburg...
Gonubie reservoir to become a canvas for community storytelling
TANDO NKUNGWANA
A new artistic landmark is set to brighten Gonubie Main Road, turning the town’s reservoir into a vibrant mural that celebrates its rich...
Knitting group provides blanket support
A group of dedicated knitters from Hands On has extended a warm gesture of kindness by donating handmade blankets to the McClelland Adult Centre...
Retirement village rewards residents for best gardens
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Fairlands Retirement Village in Cambridge West transformed into a floral showcase on March 15, as residents competed in a vibrant garden competition, celebrating their...
Carstens brings latest tour to EL’s Bay Collective
Popular SA singer-songwriter Arno Carstens is set to take the stage at Bay Collective on Sunday March 30. The show forms part of Carstens’...
Museum gets skeleton space upgrade
The East London Museum is unveiling a new space for its expanding osteological collection, including a dwarf minke whale and buffalo skull, to ensure...
All things paper: a creative, sustainable escape from the digital world
TANDO NKUNGWANA
In a world dominated by digital screens, the “All Things Paper” workshops, hosted by CVD Framers and Art Gallery in collaboration with Harry’s...
Work smart, not hard to add value to home
SA house prices have increased marginally, but when adjusted for inflation, they are declining. Despite this, there are cost-effective ways for homeowners to add...
CENTENARY CELEBRATION
CENTENARY CELEBRATION: Heloise Weldon (nee Wannenburg), a resident at ‘The Residence’ in Vincent will be celebrating her 100th birthday on 29 March. Originally from...
How healthy is your heart: Cardiologist’s top tips for cardiovascular health
With heart disease on the rise in our country, taking care of your heart health and being aware of cardiovascular risk factors can potentially...
Surf therapy for children with disabilities
ROXY DAVIS
Children with disabilities face significant challenges in SA. Firstly there are delayed diagnoses which can lead to complications. The high cost of healthcare...
Taking prescribed medication can be a matter of life and death
Studies have shown that only 50% of patients adhere to their prescribed medication regimens, a statistic that has ignited a global call to action...
GO PEOPLE: Yolanda Taku
This week we chat to Yolanda Taku
who runs her wig business Crown Queens, where she sells good quality, affordable wigs.
What services do you...
Crime drama exposes dark side of teens’ social media
Genre: Psychological drama, mystery, mini-series
Netflix’s latest offering, Adolescence, is not an easy watch, but it is an essential one.
This captivating four-part miniseries explores the...
Pupils becoming hooked early as vaping on rise
East London primary school pupils, some as young as grade 4, are vaping — even on school grounds — leaving teachers battling nicotine-fueled behavioural...
New structure fights for control of SA’s water polo administration
Selborne College and Clarendon High School for Girls are in SA School’s Top 10 for water polo in 2025, but ongoing spats challenging Swimming...
Positive feedback on school sports
Ooskus Gimnasium Hoër (formerly Hoërskool Grens) has tightened security for the 2025 Sportfees to curb underage drinking at derby days — a move that...
Padel Park tournament raises R78k for charity
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Padel Park Beacon Bay hosted a thrilling weekend tournament that brought together East London businesses and organisations, successfully raising R78,000 for the Childhood...
Stirling High’s ‘Checking In by Tracy Wells’
March 13 saw Stirling High School put on a production of Checking In by Tracy Wells, in collaboration with DALRO. Set at the Castle...
Qonce author’s self-defence book tackles GBV, rape
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Motivated by his martial arts background, 44-year-old self-published author Lubabalo Mapuko from Hanuva Village, Qonce, has written a self-defence book titled How to...
