Taking on the great outdoors for pupils
BOHLALE BUZANI
A youth and SME-led fundraising hike at Bridle Drift Dam raised R5,400 for new schools shoes for 25 pupils at Funulwazi Primary School.
The...
Valentine’s mixed doubles padel tourney returns
East London is set for an exciting Valentine’s Day on Friday February 14, as the Valentine’s mixed doubles padel tournament promises to deliver fierce...
‘Table of Belonging’ prepares art for the Quigney Culture Festival
The Quigney Culture Festival will make history in East London with The Table of Belonging, a unique Sip & Paint experience that invites art...
Festival spotlights youth talent, underage drinking
Electric beats thundered through the venue as Jabulani Youth Development unleashed the Dlala Amapuntsula Theatre Festival recently, a high-voltage showcase of raw talent, fierce...
Festival of chariots celebrates 50 years of Srila Prabhupada’s legacy
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) community is celebrating a historic milestone — 50 years since Srila Prabhupada, the revered spiritual leader and...
Young EL dance crew thrilled to dance at Disney World
Seven young East London dancers, aged nine to 13, are gearing up for the performance opportunity of a lifetime, as they head to Disney...
Rockettes fire up high-energy Christmas spectacular
In a season already brimming with anticipation, the East London Performing Arts Society (ELPAS) is set to elevate the festive spirit with its dazzling...
We found the Christmas elves!
A ton of nutmeg, cardamom and cinnamon-scented traditional German bakes will leave this hall by the end of the week.
Go! took a peek at...
Chance for Buffalo City actors to play supporting roles in new...
Budding actors in Buffalo City are set to rub shoulders with big televisions stars as Seismic Media kicks off production of a new drama...
Sosoboy Fosho brings LA face-to-face with Mdantsane
Music geeks are on high alert as Mdantsane-born Afrotrap artist Sonwabile ‘Sosoboy Fosho’ Madonela and US hip-hop legend Jayceon Terrel Taylor, better known by...
EL’s LA star BINX living her dream
East London-born pop artist Bianca Buys, known internationally as BINX, is reaching millions through her music on Netflix, HBO, MTV, Disney+, ITV and Peacock,...
SA shack theatre comes to Dimbaza
“Don’t wait for the government. Start doing something. I’m working towards building 100 shack theatres across SA.”
Those words of wisdom were echoed by the...
Research project turns into creative exhibition
A research project for 10 fine art students from Walter Sisulu University (WSU) has evolved into a curated and visually captivating art exhibition which...
EL dance fitness star rocks it on NBC
East London-born dancer Chace Collett spent two days last week filming an episode of the TV show Forever Young with Dr Pablo Prichard in...
Mr Dingo’s East Afro Maskhandi comes to EL
LISAKHANYA NDWAYI
Mthatha-born artist and songwriter Sivuyile Dingo, famously known as Mr Dingo, promises to set the mood at the Buffalo City Beach Festival with...
Powerhouse women’s voices to ring out on 043 stage
I’m Every Woman II is a dazzling celebration of powerhouse female voices, resilience, and timeless music that transcends generations.
East London’s 043 Events has set a...
Joliza’s Bhacasoul bridges tradition and modernity
Gqeberha-born singer-songwriter Thandikhaya Magayiyana, famously known as Joliza Bhacasoul, is set to release his highly anticipated album, Ushuni We Bhaca, on October 31, and...
Youth learning to capture stories
Buffalo Flats children are rediscovering the magic of photography the old-fashioned way.
Armed with 1980s point-and-shoot cameras, they spend their Saturdays capturing real stories of...
Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-ZOOM! – East London’s tiny car racers are huge champions
Don’t whack my car!
This is the worst that can happen to the driver of a slot car — when the guava next to you...
‘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...
