Could a bath 90 minutes before bedtime help you get a...
New US research has found that if you're struggling to get some shut-eye, taking a bath one to two hours before heading to bed...
Watch this space: exciting projects in the works by SA’s space...
African governments, including South Africa's, are investing in elaborate space programmes, and some interesting results are beginning to emerge
An artist's impression of the...
Rapping, singing, multilingual robots to spruce up Singapore streets
Hundreds of "friendly" robots that speak multiple languages and sing are being rolled out across hi-tech Singapore, to help clean the city-state's hotels, shopping...
Johnny Clegg dominates Google SA search, and FaceApp prompts curiosity
South Africans generated more than 500,000 search queries on SA music icon Johnny Clegg on Tuesday, after the Juluka musician succumbed to pancreatic cancer,...
Insightful rhino war film pulls no punches
Let’s just get this out the way right now, Stroop: Journey into the rhino horn war is not a happy film.
There is no happy...
Perfect rhythm and footwork: Meet Snowball, the dancing cockatoo
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Snowball gets down with some new moves to 1980s classics
Snowball, a sulphur-crested cockatoo, shot to YouTube stardom a decade ago for his amazing dance...
When Nelson Mandela couldn’t speak, Johnny Clegg spoke for him
The fact that veteran musician Johnny Clegg died just days before Mandela Day makes his death all the more poignant. It's a reminder of...
Artworks from ‘Garfield’ comic strip heading to auction
Heritage Auction is now offering examples of the original artwork for the Garfield comic strip, as part of a series of auctions of the Jim Davis...
Gen Z would rather travel than own homes or retirement funds
Young travellers from South Korea are the most snap-happy shutterbugs when it comes to taking photos on vacation, while Colombians have the most wanderlust.
That's...
Honest movie rides the winds of change
The Boy who Harnessed the Wind is the directorial debut of actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and tells the true story of William Kamkwamba, a Maliwian...
SA celeb chefs snap up awards at the world cookbook ‘Oscars’
Two local female celebrity chefs have triumphed at the 24th annual Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
Known as the "Oscars" of the cookbook world, this year's...
Dancers to wow East London
The DaySpring Dance Company will present be presenting their latest production, The Issue of Blood, at the Guild Theatre from July 16 to 17.
The...
Shameless copycat has its charm
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then The Kirlian Frequency is a downright Casanova.
The mini-series doesn’t so much as borrow inspiration from...
Birds – like humans – prefer wealthy areas
Study shows birds prefer to live in luxury than in poor areas
As female humans will attest, luxury is desirable.
A study of birdlife in South...
Smell like the ‘Venus de Milo’: Louvre creates art-inspired perfumes
She was one of the great beauties of antiquity, and soon we are going to find out what the Venus de Milo smells like.
The Louvre in...
Hypnotising entertainment
Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist makes a return to East London as he performs his one-man show until Saturday at the Guild Theatre.
The comedian is...
Yikes! Selfies kill five times more people than shark attacks
Selfies, which have become a global sensation in the last decade or so, have remarkably killed five times more people than shark attacks.
And the...
Delicious meal at Key Largo
On Last Saturday, Hemingways Mall hosted their its latest Chef’s Kitchen event at the Key Largo restaurant. Since I am always on the lookout...
Maiden SA victory for Arangies
Scores of East London residents locals and motor enthusiasts turned up at the EL Grand Prix Circuit on Saturday for the Extreme Supercar and...
Solid acting in 13th Century drama
If, like me, you’ve got a soft spot for historical drama then Pilgrimage will be right up your alley.
The movie follows a group of...
Drakensberg Boys Choir to lift rafters
The nationally renowned Drakensberg Boys Choir will have a one-night only performance at Hudson Park High School on the evening of Friday June 28...
One night only with the KZN Youth Orchestra
MUSICAL HIGHS: The KZN Youth Orchestra will once again grace East London with its melodic tunes at the Guild Theatre on Wednesday June 26.
The...
‘I Am Mother’ is an instant sci-fi classic
From the start, you know I Am Mother is not going to be your typical sci-fi film.
Netflix’s latest original production opens with a montage...
Superstar designer Ralph Lauren knighted by Prince Charles
Ralph Lauren has received the ultimate seal of approval from Buckingham Palace.
The fashion mogul became the first American designer to receive an honorary knighthood...
Talented duo set to please their EL fans
SA Music Awards (Sama) nominee Majozi, together with Aston Wylie, promises to give an electrifying performance at the East London Guild Theatre on Friday...
Idris Elba and Ken Block team up to film a car-stunt...
'Elba vs Block' will play on short-form video platform Quibile
Idris Elba (Luther, The Avengers, The Jungle Book) and renowned rally driver Ken Block will star in...
3 tips to look stylish at any age, from a seasoned...
Yasmin Furmie, fabulous fifty-something and co-founder of fashion label SiSi, shares some advice
1. BE CONFIDENT
Feeling comfortable and confident with a good dose of self...
Survivor SA’s Felix got PLAYED hardcore!
Can someone please get Survivor SA's Felix a controller because the dude just got played!
We all knew that Survivor SA: Island of Secrets would bring more...
Snowy photo of Greenland fishing village wins NatGeo travel photo contest
A photo capturing a snow-covered, fishing village in Greenland at dusk and a small family spotlighted by overhead streetlights has been named the grand...
Dog Soldiers is brilliant, stupid fun
Dog Soldiers has a simple premise: take a bunch of tough-as- nails soldiers, put them in a cabin in the woods, and have them...
New novel explores Xhosa history, spirituality
Those with an interest in SA history should keep an eye out for East Londoner Russel Bradfield’s debut novel, Shadows and Sky.
The book is...
[GALLERY] The Keiskamma Tapestry Exhibition
TOUCHING TRIBUTE: The Keiskamma Tapestry Exhibition saw ‘The Marriage Altar’ piece on display in the Courtnay-Latimer Hall at the East London Museum. The Hamburg-based...
New ‘Scream’ series no great shakes
Wes Craven’s slasher film Scream is rightly hailed as a horror classic, a satirical deconstruction of a genre that at the time was in...
Classical effort for Buckaroo
Viva Musica Ensemble will be hosting a concert at Nahoon Methodist Church on Saturday June 8.
The concert will be raising money for the Buckaroo...
Rihanna declared world’s richest female musician
Singer, makeup entrepreneur, lingerie designer and now the first black woman to head a top luxury fashion house - Rihanna has racked up a...
‘TUBBE’ both absurd and oddly sincere
The Lonely Island is a comedic musical group made up of Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg, and Jorma Taccone whose style follows a similar vein...
Creative look at 4IR’s impact
The “Towards the Creative, Smart City” dialogue will be held at Atlantis Lifestyle Lounge on the Esplanade in East London on Saturday, as part...
‘Game of Thrones’ star Kit Harington checks into rehab
Game of Thrones star Kit Harington has checked himself into rehab for stress and alcohol addiction.
According to New York Post’s Page Six, the actor, best known...
‘A long ride’: 50 years ago, a dress rehearsal for the...
As Earth grew ever smaller below his spacecraft, Apollo 10 commander Tom Stafford made an unusual request to mission control.
The year was 1969, and...
Honda is recalling 137,000 SUVs over sudden airbag deployments
Honda said on Wednesday it is recalling 137,000 new sport utility vehicles (SUVs) following reports of three injuries tied to sudden airbag deployments in...
Here’s why fans are so obsessed with ‘Game of Thrones’, say...
For many people across the world, this week is a sad one indeed: the Game of Thrones finale has come and gone.
More than 1.3-million...
Quinoa’s regained its status
ANASTASIA SAMPSON
Quinoa has recently been labelled a super food.
Quinoa is a seed, yet may often be considered more of as a grain.
Uncooked, the seeds...
‘1922’ is a must-see
Film adaptations of Stephen King’s creations have a chequered history.
On the one hand, you have cinematic classics such as The Shawshank Redemption and Green...
Requiem ticks most of the boxes
Netflix’s Requiem is the definition of a mixed bag.
On the one hand it has , you have amazing atmosphere, an interesting story, and one...
Annual EL Show offers fun galore [GALLERY]
The Gonubie Farmers Hall Showgrounds were packed last weekend as residents flocked to the annual EL Show hosted by the East London Agricultural and...
McIlroy to bring comic relief to the Guild Theatre
Aaron McIlroy is ready to tickle your funny bones as his one-man comedy show takes place from April 30 to May 2 at the...
Top acts to perform at first three-day jazz fest in ...
The Eastern Cape will host its first three-day jazz festival in East London later this year at the Abbotsford Christian Centre.
This will be the...
‘Come Sunday’ explores powerful spiritual journey
Come Sunday is a true gem of a film, one that manages to convey a powerful message in a way that resonates with believers...
‘Nightflyer’ fails to live up to promising hype
Nightflyers starts out so promising.
Firstly, it’s based on a novel by Game of Thrones author George RR Martin, so you know the foundation is...
‘Our Planet’ reveals the good, bad, ugly
There are many words one could use to describe Our Planet, a nature documentary recently released on Netflix. “Beautiful” is certainly one of them,...
