‘It is like transitioning from ballet to motocross’
The wave peaks sharply, the sculler strokes furiously on the blades as the canary-yellow Kanghua sprint boat, lifts and starts to catch the swell.
But...
SECRET SOUL OF SPRING
MIKE LOEWE
What makes our city come alive?
The Spring Swim had its best ever turnout — more than 250 people arrived at Nahoon Beach Lifesavers’ Shack...
Mdantsane musician Sosoboy makes his breakthrough
Mdantsane-born Afro trap artist Sosoboy Fosho set LIV Sandton alight on August 22 with the official launch of his highly anticipated EP, Pink Roses.
The night...
Love and media collide but it all ends well
David Ruggles had planned his big moment to perfection.
He and the love of his life, Melissa Gostling, would take the Southern Cross Cruises Save...
Merrifield’s ‘Shrek’ reminds us of true love, friendship
Merrifield Preparatory School and College takes to the Guild Theatre stage from today for a heartwarming and hilarious production of Shrek: The Musical.
Based on the...
Newest ‘Avengers’ good enough to upstage originals
One of the latest Marvel releases, Thunderbolts is a compellingly told superhero movie that suspends the stereotypical impression of the genre as a vapid cash grab...
Keeping pets cosy in snuggly beds
For more than three decades, East London’s Kimberly Whittle has been creating comfort for pets and peace of mind for their owners.
What began as...
Hudson High hits the right notes
Hudson Park High school will resound with music this weekend, when their vocal and music departments take to the stage for Sing It, a new...
Strangely successful mix of music, demon slaying
Genre: Animated action/ musical
Songs and swords chime together in latest Netflix release, K-Pop Demon Hunters, which brings to life a beautiful animated story about overcoming...
Comedian creates platform for fellow performers
Don’t miss out on your monthly dose of laughter tomorrow night with the local comedians of Slummies Comedy — a grassroots movement to groom...
Arts festival smash hit coming to EL stage
After a sold-out run at the Umtiza Arts Festival, the powerful isiXhosa drama, Buzani Kubawo, returns to East London’s Guild Theatre for two special...
Diverse mix of entertainers head to EL for Umtiza Fest
The ninth Umtiza Arts Festival explodes into Buffalo City metro from today until June 5, hosted by the Guild Theatre, East London Museum, and...
GO Review – The Life List
Genre: Comedy, romance, drama
The Life List is a refreshing, heartwarming story about finding one’s purpose, dealing with grief and revisiting one’s childhood aspirations.
After the...
Chilli Club promises to heat up EL fest
LEBO MJANGAZE
Chilli Club SA is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a sizzling event at the East London Museum on April 26. From 11am to...
GO Review – G20
Genre: Action, thriller
G20 is a captivating thriller film that expertly blends together elements of action, drama, and social commentary that will intrigue US and...
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’...
UK, SA sounds join forces for special clarinet, piano recital at...
Music lovers are in for a treat as clarinetist Anthony Drake and pianist Jacques du Plessis take to the stage for the Clarinet Across...
Vincent Park’s rugby mural wins top marketing award
Vincent Park Shopping Centre has once again been recognised for its excellent marketing initiatives, securing three awards at the annual Footprint Marketing Awards, including...
GO Review – Paradise
Genre: Thriller, drama,
If there’s ever been a show that will have you hooked from the first episode, Paradise is it.
The thrilling political drama hooks...
EL hosts first Asian street food festival
Skinny G Productions is bringing the spicy flavours, cultural performances, and family-friendly entertainment of Asia to the streets of East London with the Asian...
Former Falcon adapts well to role as Captain America
GENRE: Adventure, action
Captain America: Brave New World is the much anticipated 35th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that fans have been waiting for.
When...
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...
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 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...
GO Review – The Iron Claw
Genre: Biography, drama
The world of professional wrestling has always been one of spectacle, drama, and larger-than-life characters, but behind the bright lights and roaring...
War drama highlights discrimination in military
Genre: Period drama, war
Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight is a powerful and well-crafted film that sheds light on the untold story of the...
Reserve celebrates 25th anniversary
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve, one of the Eastern Cape’s premier wildlife destinations, is marking a remarkable milestone this year — its 25th anniversary. The...
GO Review – Wicked: Part 1 [COMPETITION]
Genre: Musical, Fantasy
One of the most anticipated films of 2024 has finally premiered and, thankfully, it is just as good as promised, if not...
Beloved English teacher’s poetry book available from next week
Literature is alive and well in Buffalo City, the newest Unesco City of Creative Literature in Africa, with the imminent launch legendary local ex-English...
Festival of art, music and food all for a good cause:...
The second annual Blooms and Brushstrokes festival will be taking place at various locations around East London on Saturday, November 16.
The exciting two-day event...
Win tickets to watch Idols SA winners perform
On Saturday November 30, fans of Idols SA will be treated to a special “Festive Fever” performance by three previous winners: Jody Williams (season four),...
Bonsai society to honour founders during November
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
This year’s Border Bonsai Society annual show, to be held in November, will honour the legacy of its founding members, Billie Warren and...
EL comedian returns to his hometown for comedy tour
Buffalo Flats comedian Virgil Prins will be bringing his Prins Live comedy tour to Legends Showcase Venue on Saturday, 26 October.
Included in the lineup...
Comedian brings comedy act to EL
Comedian Kevin Fraser has made a name for himself internationally and is bringing his comedy tour, #Imagination2025 back to SA, including a show at...
GO Review – Nobody Wants This
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Nobody Wants This is easily one of the best romantic comedies to be released in 2024 and will go down in rom-com...
Emerging local actor up for prestigious award
Mdantsane-born actor Likhona Mgali has been nominated for best young actor at the upcoming 20th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for his role as...
GO People – Dré Rooi
This week, we chat with Dré Rooi who provides hairdressing for men and women.
What service do you provide?
I do makeup services and hairdressing for...
GO Review – Speak No Evil
Genre: Drama, psychological thriller, horror
Speak No Evil is a gripping psychological thriller that perfectly balances tension and intrigue.
The simple premise is made captivating by...
EL artist opens for top international superstars at European festival
From performing at small local gigs in East London to sharing the stage with international superstars, Azipheli Sakwe’s rise in the music world is...
Authors to exhibit their work at book fair
The Eastern Cape Provincial Book Fair will take place at the Mandla Makupula Leadership Institute in Stirling on Saturday, October 5.
The fair will showcase...
GO People – Mandla ‘Blackman’ Gxumisa
This week we chat with talented, master of the decks Mandla Gxumisa, popularly known as Blackman, about his journey as one of East London’s...
Dance show spreads message of hope, faith
Community-based non-profit organisation, Free2Dance East London, recently showcased their soulful dance production, The Anchor, at the Alexander Playhouse putting on a moving combination of...
Warning for EL families as dinos return to town
The highly anticipated Dinosaur World festival, set to take place at Police Park in East London next month, may not be all it claims...
Rising star wins baking competition
WRITTEN BY LEBO MJANGAZE
Jenna Ernstzen, 20, from Baysville, East London, emerged as the best up-and-coming baker in the Border-Kei region after beating 151 other...
GO Review – It Ends With Us
Genre: Romance, drama
Movie adaptations of beloved novels are tricky to execute but, It Ends with Us, is a rare achievement in that the movie...
King Zintle takes over EL DJ scene
Mdantsane-born Zintle Ngxovu, popularly known as King Zintle, is breaking barriers as a popular female DJ in a male-dominated industry.
The 30-year-old self-proclaimed Melophile began...
Go Review – Jackpot!
Genre: Comedy, action
John Cena’s rebrand from a champion wrestler to a comedy actor hits new planes of success every time he appears on screen...
GO Review – Fly Me to The Moon
Genre: Comedy, romance
The new release, Fly Me to the Moon, is a fictional retelling of the famous Apollo 11 moon landing and succeeds in...
GO Review – Despicable Me 4
Genre: Animation
Despicable Me 4 has solidified itself as a movie sequel full of fun and laughter for the whole family, with an engaging storyline,...
