Love-themed comedy show returns for second annual run
Talented Mdantsane-born comedian Mthawelanga ‘Tats’ Nkonzo returns to Legends Showcase on 28 February for his second annual Love is for Dummies show.
This time, he’s...
Hudson Park praised for handling of disease cases
Parents at Hudson Park Primary School have expressed relief and gratitude over the school’s swift and proactive handling of reported cases of hand, foot...
Running merman vet rakes in R30K for stray animals
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Dr Roger Davis took on the Discovery Surfers Challenge this past weekend, dressed as a merman no less, and raised R30,000 for ailing...
Clarendon’s consumer studies class comes tops
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Clarendon High School for Girls has achieved outstanding academic success, with its consumer studies class of 2024 securing a 100% pass rate.
This achievement...
East London athletes unite to honour cancer fighters
LEBO MJANGAZE
In a powerful show of solidarity, East London’s swimming and bodybuilding communities are uniting against cancer.
Local athlete and multimedia professional Ryan Ward, in...
Half a century of coastal camaraderie celebrated
Fifty years of the Discovery Surfers Challenge strikes home this week and those who choose not to participate in the all enrapturing 50th anniversary...
Centrestage brings the ‘magnificent’ sound of ‘80s back to Guild Theatre
Centrestage is set to electrify East London with The Magnificent ‘80s, a spectacular tribute to a dozen iconic bands, at the Guild Theatre on...
International Mother Language Day Keeping Indigenous Languages Alive
Every year on February 21, the world observes International Mother Language Day, a Unesco initiative that highlights the importance of linguistic diversity and the...
Mercedes-Benz Incubation Hub NPOs graduate
Last week 16 dedicated non-profit organisations reached their graduation as the culmination of the third cohort of the Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) and Laureus...
REELING SUCCES
Stirling High School’s Kristy Sellers (Grade 12) shone at the SA Nationals in Jeffreys Bay, helping the Border Women’s Team secure a bronze medal....
Merrifield Water Polo Wins Sportsmanship Award
Congratulations to Merrifield College 1st team waterpolo boys and girls, who participated in the Oakhill Waterfront Chukka Festival this past weekend from February 14-16...
BETTERING BORDER BOYS:
Jaden Hendrikse, Springbok and Sharks scrumhalf, held a 'Meet & Greet' followed by a coaching clinic at Hudson Park High School this past Sunday....
AMAZING ALOE
Congratulations to Stirling High School’s Matthew Mildenhall, Vida Orpen, Matthew Wiseman, and Kate Croney for representing the U19 Eastern Cape Aloes in Bloemfontein from...
Insight on teen suicide and helping to prevent it
MELISSA DAVIDS
Suicide is a heartbreaking reality that affects thousands of families each year. It is the second leading cause of death among teenagers, highlighting...
GO People – Savanna May
This week we chat to Savanna Lee May about her nail business, Polish Me Pretty. May is bringing high-quality nail care to the community,...
EL writer nominated for top Mzansi Award
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Inganathi Malgas’s quest to find the perfect romantic read prompted her to write and publish her own book, which has earned her a...
Third Month of Love Photo Competition winners
Congratulations to our third #ExpressLove winners, Saadia Wookay and her two daughters, Tasniem and Anais, who have won a food voucher courtesy of Pot...
Preschool takes steps to settle its R280k debts
With eight months to go to settle its eye-watering municipal bill, local preschool Tomorrowland Day Care Centre has suspended its school administrator amid an...
GO Review: Umjolo movie series
Genre: Romance, drama, comedy
The Umjolo movies series is one of the best productions to come out of Netflix SA in a long time. The...
Injured angler making good progress
Just a month after a near-fatal car accident, Border angling U21 medalist Dylan Botha told GO!&Express that he owes his survival to God and...
Retired ex-Cambridge teacher dies, aged 72
The Cambridge Primary School community is in mourning following the passing of treasured past member of staff Cheryl Kent, who passed away on February 13...
Life Beacon Bay Hospital celebrates 15 years of making life better!
Life Beacon Bay Hospital is celebrating 15 years of providing exceptional healthcare services to East London and the surrounding community.
Since opening its doors in...
Women’s SA20 remains a work in progress, says Graeme Smith
STUART HESS
The creation of a women’s SA20 tournament looks no closer to fruition than was the case three years ago with SA20 commissioner Graeme...
New entrants to 50th Surfers heats up competition
BOB NORRIS
February is, and always has been, a busy month in respect of sport in East London and it is equally so as it...
World Read Aloud Day boosts literacy, comprehension skills
February 5 saw voices across the world unite for World Read Aloud Day, a celebration of storytelling that reminds us of the magic hidden...
Clarendon High makes big splash at All Girls National Aquatics Festival
Clarendon High School for Girls’ recent impressive stint as hosts of the 2025 All Girls National Aquatics Festival saw the school take third place...
East London entrepreneur up for top national award
LEBO MJANGAZE
Four years ago, Bianca Alberts took a leap of faith, leaving behind a corporate career to start her own beauty and wellness business...
NPO helps youth gain job experience
TANDO NKUNGWANA
With the number of jobless graduates increasing locally, Bumb’ingomso’s work link intervention project — which provides in-service training for unemployed graduates — urgently...
Former Cambridge teacher dies at 65
The Cambridge Primary School community is mourning the sudden passing of former teacher Barry West who died of a heart attack on Monday February...
Selborne pupil earns a trip of lifetime to Europe
Khiran Bechoo is an academically gifted grade 9 pupil from Selborne College, who is set to represent SA on an international trip to visit...
GO Review – The Notebook (Throwback Thursday)
Genre: Romance, drama
Few love stories have captured hearts quite like The Notebook. As Valentine’s Day rolls around once again, this beloved 2004 film remains...
GO People – Meraki Gifts and Co.
This week we chat to Lucienne Verdoukas and Kaylah Ioannides, co-owners of Meraki Gifts and Co, a personalised gift brand that aims to take...
Voorpos pupil receives miracle heart transplant
Little Sisipho Yose, 11, recently received a real-life miracle when, within just seven days, a donor heart became available, allowing him to undergo a...
EMSS programme continues to help learners excel academically
On Saturday, The Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) held an awards ceremony to celebrate the top achievers of 2024 at Lumko Secondary School.
The...
Pefferville children receive new shoes
In Pefferville, families are forced to choose between buying food or school clothes but the Rotary Club of Arcadia and New Kwanda NGO are...
Merrifield Polo Teams Shine at Road Tournaments
Merrifield College’s 1st team boys and girls delivered strong performances at two recent water polo tournaments, facing off against some of the country’s top...
Surfers Challenge marks 50 years
Two weeks remain to the 50th running of the Surfers Challenge, now packaged into various run events and a paddlers race that spans about...
Cleanup honours late community activist’s dream
Residents of Duncan Village are set to come together for a community cleanup in honour of the late Sizwe Mlungwana, who passed away a...
Buffs to petition for return to historical date in 2026
The 2026 Buffs Marathon and half-marathon date will be revealed at this year’s 51st race in two weeks and will likely restore the event...
GO People – Sinesipho Peter
This week we chat to Sinesipho Peter, who has started a thriving cleaning business called Ready-Maid Cleaning Service, where she has provided employment to...
GO Review – Mufasa: The Lion King
Genre: Musical, adventure, animation
The Lion King is one of the most well-known Disney stories of all time. Mufasa: The Lion King is both a...
Injured angler tentatively on the long road to recovery
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Border angling star and George Randall High School matric pupil Dylan Botha has finally emerged from his coma after a tragic car accident...
Celebrating class of 2024 success stories
Lilyfontein achieved a perfect 100% matric pass rate for five consecutive years, the only Buffalo City School to achieve this, while East London Secondary...
Gonubie welcomes new school for skills and job creation
TANDO NKUNGWANA
A new sewing school, spearheaded by Intando Development Projects NPO, is set to launch in Gonubie on February 10 at the Lathitha Development...
Social club aims to feed hungry children
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Ginger Love wants you to put just R10 a month towards preventing a child from going to bed hungry through their newly launched...
St Joseph’s Preparatory and College celebrates new principal, building
St Joseph’s Preparatory and College is stepping into an exciting new chapter as they welcome Alan Webster as the new school principal and unveil...
Speedy sisters conquer Bridle Drift Race, men break record
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Avid runner Cwenga Nose finished the Bridle Drift Race with an impressive time of 1 hour 10 minutes, breaking Yanga Malusi’s record from...
Community mourns loss of coach, teacher
Selborne College, Dale College, the Qonce and East London communities are all mourning the death of coach and teacher Barry Hayidakis, who passed away...
Women runners dominate Surfers Challenge history
BOB NORRIS
The Surfers Challenge, or Marathon as it was initially referred to, started off as most distance races did back in the 1970’s as...
