Local record label’s talent search was big success
East London-based record label Vovee Music Productions hosted their Living the Dream talent search at Ntabankulu in Alfred Nzo District Municipality last week.
The competition,...
Good times planned at Buffs Club
With its perfect view of Buffalo Park, Buffs Club in Bunker's Hill has been a popular location to relax while enjoying the many thrilling...
Bongeziwe Mabandla set to wow locals
Award-winning singer Bongeziwe Mabandla will be performing two shows at the East London Guild Theatre on Sunday May 2.
Mabandla's love of music started early...
Buzz on over to Vincent Park’s Bee Museum
There's a big buzz at Vincent Park Shopping Centre, thanks to the opening of their new Bee Museum which will be running until May...
Meet SA’s biggest pumpkin
SHONISANI TSHIKALANGE
A vegetable grown outside Willem le Grange’s Mossel Bay home has become a record-breaker after weighing in at a massive 867.5kg.
Le Grange won...
SA reacts to adjusted lockdown level 1 for Easter weekend
UNATHI NKANJENI
Tuesday's “family meeting” with President Cyril Ramaphosa has been met with mixed reactions following the announcement of tweaked restrictions to lockdown level 1.
Ramaphosa...
Struggling actors feel abandoned by government
MASEGO MAFATA
Originally published on GroundUp
When the first lockdown was announced in March last year, theatres across the country went dark. A number of theatres...
Catch Sonwa Sakuba Institute’s latest performance this weekend
The latest production from the Sonwa Sakuba Institute of the Performing Arts, Hidden Voices, will be taking place at Hemingways Mall from Friday February...
Social media reacts to PE name change
CEBELIHLE BHENGU
The decision to rename Port Elizabeth Gqeberha has met with mixed reaction on social media.
Some have welcomed the change, while others are still...
Musicians collaborate on ‘Corona’ to spread the word
Organisers of the SA Music Week (SAMW) have come up with a unique way to encourage citizens to follow proper health and safety measures.
They...
‘Long Gone Gulch’ is Wild West fun for all ages
Since this is our first edition for the year, let's start this our review season with some light-hearted fun.
Long Gone Gulch is a brand...
Mrs SA finalist hosts fundraiser for Women4Women
‘Fashion Meets Merc - Beauty Meets Benz’ was held at Hemingways Mall, marking the end of 16 Days of Activism
Zikhona Ngxata is the only...
You control the news in ‘Headliner’
The tagline says it all: “What if you control the news?”
In Unbound Creations' two-part Headliner series, you play a news editor who has to...
Top tips for travelling with your pets
It's only a few more weeks to go until everyone breaks for the festive holidays and that means people are probably already thinking about...
Blaqverse bringing ‘hope to the hopeless’
East London-born musician Mvikeli Masuku, better known as Blaqverse, is continuing to pursue his musical career to great success.
Masuku did an interview with Keith...
Musical reinterprets Joseph’s story
Few could have foreseen that what started out as a 15-minute pop cantata in 1968 would one day become a super hit spanning over...
Win autographed copy of local author’s book
The Campbells will hold two talks at St Nicholas United Church, Beacon Bay
ARTIST, cartoonist and author, Elizabeth (Liz) Campbell (née Robertson) is the author...
Adventure awaits you at Christmas market at Hope
Situated just off Voortrekker Road in Summerpride is Hope Schools, an independent Christian school whose name couldn’t be more fitting.
“Constrained by the love of...
COMPETITION CLOSED – Win tickets to see Andre
Back by popular demand, East London’s favourite Andre the hilarious hypnotist will be back in town for what will have to be his absolute...
‘A Short Hike’ is a relaxing, meditative game
The charming indie game, A Short Hike, created by Adam Robinson-Yu maybe appear relatively uncomplicated, but kept me captivated for a good couple of...
Damon dreams of New York stage
Artist calls for help to attend IMTA Convention
Aspiring young East London actor Damon Briceland recently returned from the 10th Annual International Arts Talent Showcase...
Hilarious hypnotist back by popular demand
When Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist returned to East London recently, it was with the
aim of completing his final season prior to emigrating to the...
Upcoming show to ease our lockdown tension
The Alexander Playhouse in East London will be hosting a new performance from November 20 to 21 which, according to organiser Helena Archer, aims...
WATCH Hypnotic Hilarity with Andre
ANDRÉ - the ever-popular and hilarious hypnotist - recently returned to East London for his 28th show prior to his departure for England in the...
Film explores famous trial of the ‘Chicago 7’
The whole world is watching! This chant runs throughout Aaron Sorkin's The Trial of the Chicago 7 and serves as the overall moral of...
COMPETITION CLOSED … Tickets up for grabs to Gino Fabbri’s ‘Fabbricated’
The East London Guild Theatre and the GO! & Express is offering two sets of double tickets to Gino Fabbri's upcoming comedy show 'Fabbricated',...
Night of laughs with Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist
Tuesday night saw the Guild Theatre fill up – or at least as much as is allowed under current lockdown restrictions – as locals...
‘Ash vs Evil Dead’ is a whole lot of gruesome fun
Even in a sub-genre as bloated as zombie horror, there are few franchises as unique as Sam Raimi's Evil Dead. The first film, 1981's...
‘#Alive’ is safe, comfort-food horror
Sometimes, all you ask of a movie is that it be entertaining.
It doesn't need to be particularly deep, or even all that artistically challenging.
It...
Win tickets to Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist
Ten lucky readers will each win a set of double tickets to see Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist performing live at the East London Guild Theatre...
It’s Showtime and Competition Time!
ANDRE the Hilarious Hypnotist will once more be performing in East London.
This week Thursday, the GO! & Express will bring you news about his...
{GALLERY} Disney comes to East London
DISNEY COMES TO EAST LONDON BRINGING MUSIC MAGIC: The East London Performing Arts Society (ELPAS) hosted the last two performances of their Disney in...
ELPAS ready to share Disney magic
The East London Performing Arts Society (ELPAS) has promised a magical performance on Saturday October 3 when they will be presenting the final two...
‘Social Dilemma’ offers diagnosis but no real cure
“It's plain as day: these services are killing people, making people kill themselves.”
This dire warning from former Pintrest president Tim Kendall is probably the...
‘My Octopus Teacher’ an emotional journey based on unusual friendship
There is even more local content this week, this time a brand-new SA film called My Octopus Teacher.
Despite the title sounding like a quirky...
New locally produced film ‘Santana’ hits Netflix
For this week’s review, we get to look at another locally produced film.
This time, it’s a gritty crime drama titled Santana (no relation to...
Netflix’s ‘Mowgli’ misses the mark
Given just how much of a cultural juggernaut Disney has become, it can be easy to forget that chunks of their most famous animations...
WATCH | ‘Breathtaking moment’ as leopard casually strolls past guests at...
A guest at Singita Ebony Lodge in Mpumalanga experienced a “breathtaking moment” getting close and personal with a leopard.
The close encounter with one of...
Two Princess Cruises ships scrap early 2021 voyages over Covid restrictions
The two ships, Island Princess and Pacific Princess, were set to sail from North America and Australia, respectively
BY NIVEDITA BALU
Carnival Corp's Princess Cruises said on...
Beauty with purpose: Thando Hopa uses modelling to demystify albinism
CLAIM TO FAME
Model and activist Thando Hopa is a lawyer by profession, and she uses her platform to dispel false information about albinism.
Hopa was...
Good acting saves ‘Project Power’
Netflix’s latest offering, Project Power, is proof that a movie can overcome a lack of substance so long as it has plenty of style.
The...
Blaqverse to drop new single with DJ Ready D
EL-born musician Mvikeli Masuku, better known by his stagename Blaqverse, is gearing up to release a new single with SA hip-hop heavyweight DJ Ready...
ELPAS is calling all aspiring stars
Even though the lockdown has put serious restrictions on the local arts community, the East London Performing Arts Society (ELPAS) has come up with...
‘Lost Bullet’ pure lean, mean action
Fans of vehicular-based action films like Fast & The Furious are sure to find plenty to love with French director Guillaume Pierret’s debut feature,...
Facebook Messenger users can now secure chats with App Lock feature
Users can choose whether to lock the application with touch or Face ID
Facebook has begun rolling out additional security features for its dedicated chat application, Messenger,...
‘Untraceable’ a horror- thriller for internet age
Untraceable is a horror film for the modern age, where exploration of the alienation and cruelty fostered by online anonymity seems to become more...
ELPAS’ ‘Broadway Unplugged’ to be streamed live at Arts Theatre
If lockdown has left you craving a good theatre fix, then worry no more.
This Saturday, the East London Performing Arts Society (ELPAS) will be...
WATCH | How It’s time to reconsider the humble hadeda
Let’s paint a picture: one moment you’re in a deep slumber, untroubled by the cares of the world and floating through space on a...
Tourism industry optimistic despite R748m daily losses
NONKULULEKO NJILO
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) on Monday said it was confident the industry would survive the Covid-19 pandemic, despite recording...
