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Fine dining at Key Largo’s Chef’s Kitchen

One of the fundamental truths of journalism is that you don't go into it hoping to strike it rich. Not for us is the...

iThemba Ranch Hoedown: gallery

The iThemba Ranch Hoedown took place on Saturday evening at Buffs Club. Complete with a mechanical bull, country music, line dancing and live entertainment,...

SA lizard that inspired Tolkien’s Smaug ‘facing extinction’

By Dave Chambers When JRR Tolkien completed his sketch “Death of Smaug” for The Hobbit in the early 1930s‚ he was illustrating a work of fiction....

DJ Black Coffee acquires stake in Gallo Music Investments

International music icon DJ Black Coffee — through his company FlightMode Digital — has acquired a significant stake in Gallo Music Investments (GMI). The Lebashe...

Musical family to grace gospel and jazz show (Competition Closed)

The talented Schultz family is set to perform in the Where Gospel Meets Jazz showcase at the Guild Theatre on December 2, and GO!...

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...

Chill your Netflix habit, climate experts say

Movie nights once required driving to the local video store to rent, rewind and return the latest blockbuster. Now on-demand video content providers offer...

Stirling celebrates its many successes

Stirling High School celebrated its Founders Day over the weekend, which consisted of two music evenings, an assembly, and a derby day against Cambridge. According...

‘Africans imitate other people’s cultures at their own expense‚’ says Hugh...

Legendary musician Hugh Masekela has revealed that his ‘obsession’ with heritage has motivated his strong views against weaves and the increasing use of English...

All the big winners at the 2019 Emmy Awards

Game of Thrones took the top Emmy for best drama Sunday but dark British comedy Fleabag was the surprise big winner of television's glitziest night, dominating the...

What’s on the GO!

Today ●The East London slot car club hosts racing every Thursday evening from 7pm. Come and see the little miniature slot cars on a new...

Google adds ‘fact-check’ label to images to curb fake news

The new labels will be based on the ClaimReview database established by independent fact-checkers Google said Monday it was adding fact-check labels to images as...

What’s On the GO!

Today ●The East London slot car club reopens today and will have racing every Thursday evening from 7pm. Come and see the little miniature slot...

World-renowned ballet of Moses’s life for Guild

AMERICA’S premier Christian ballet company, Ballet Magnificat! will present Deliver Us! at the Guild Theatre this weekend. Founded in 1986, the Jackson, Mississippi-based company brings...

Exhibition unearths hidden talent

Intricate and colourful works adorn the walls of the Ann Bryant Art Gallery Coach House in East London, as part of the ongoing Mosaic...

CHRONICLES OF A WALKING WOMAN – Week 6, Bonus Walking Day

WELL, after all the walking I've been doing lately, I felt that participating in the SPAR Daily Dispatch Fun Run would be the next...

Big turnout at Tomato Trot

THE annual Red Baron Tomato Trot took place last Saturday and attracted thousands of runners, walkers, cyclists and supporters. Among them was former Comrades Marathon...

Author pens new book for NPO

Lucia Walker, a writer inspired by her experiences of motherhood, released her third book, A Rosie Week, early in March and has pledged all...

What now for cricket in 2020? Four key questions

The coronavirus may have struck shortly before the English cricket season was due to start but it threatens to have major implications for the...

A Valentine’s tradition that technology hasn’t stolen

  THE tradition of expressing love and affection through cards and gifts on Valentine’s Day has lasted through the ages. In Victorian England, a popular way...

The best & worst dressed celebs on the purple carpet at...

Here are the hits and epic fails among celebrities You may have noticed something a bit different about the “red” carpet at this year's Emmy...

Mercedes-Benz donates cars to local NPOs

Mercedes-Benz SA (MBSA) has donated seven vehicles to deserving local NPOs. Sporting Chance Foundation, Waves For Change, African Angels Independent School, READ Educational Trust, Land...

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...

Black Panther bags a Global Globe Award nod

The internet is in full celebration mode after Black Panther became the first comic book movie to get a nod at the Golden Globe...

Reel in big prizes at second Rock n Surf

Cast a line at Rock n Surf THIS Saturday, the Border Blacktips RASSPL (Rock and Surf Super Pro League) team will be hosting their second...

Super heroes on the fast track

Join grand finale fun of Out the Green Box Nite series EAST London’s favourite night running event will end off with a bang this year...

Television fame for EL Coke collector

Bruton’s memorabilia features on DStv LOCAL Coca-Cola collector, Peter Bruton was recently filmed and interviewed for the South African programme, Vrydag 4 Uur, in which...

Entries open for Amatola Classic

Legendary car run set to roll in to city this month BOOKINGS are now open for the annual Amatola Classic Car Run, which this year...

Resolving to be healthier is not that hard

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions out there is to “be more healthy” but for a lot of people, myself included, that...

Is checking a smartphone during the night bad for sleep?

A team of American scientists observed how the brain reacts to short, intense exposure to blue light in order to determine how sleep is...

Mr Gay World moves to Cape Town after Chinese clampdown

International LGBTQ+ competition, Mr Gay World 2019 is coming to Cape Town next year after abandoning their original venue in Hong Kong. The move...

25th Annual Caltex Sole Destroyer: gallery

In spite of the rain, mud and general gloomy weather, over 500 runners took part in the 25th annual Caltex Sole Destroyer early on Sunday...

Proudly local travel – 7 tourism wonders every South African should...

Okay, we admit it — our country actually has countless wonders. Here's a selection of some of the places that make us most proud...

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...

NSRI Open Day [GALLERY]

SURF RESCUE: Much fun was had by young and old to be had at the NSRI Open Day held at Station 7, Parkside, last...

Strauss&Co is coming to town

SPECIALISTS from Strauss&Co will be visiting East London on Monday to conduct obligation-free valuations of paintings, sculpture, silver and Chinese porcelain. They will be at...
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{WATCH} Border Stock Cars

LIGHTS OUT: Racing drivers were forced to take stock of their surroundings when plunged unexpectedly into loadshedding darkness mid-race on Saturday March 16, 2019 https://youtu.be/qDhZbg0T56U

Comedy couple shares survival tips at Bulletproof show

Comedy duo Lisa Bobbert and Aaron Mcilroy are bringing their hilarious cabaret comedy show 'Bulletproof’ to the Guild Theatre from 24 – 26 October....

Sibling duo set to entertain EL

Emo Adams and his brother Loukmann are bringing their sibling show to the Hudson Park Centenary Hall on Friday, July 7 and it promises...

‘Series of Unfortunate Events’ is a darkly comedic adaptation

A Series of Unfortunate Events is the best kind of adaptation, one that is able to keep to the spirit of its source material...

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...

This SA-designed zero-energy house excelled in African solar design competition

A zero-energy house designed and built by students at Cape Town and Stellenbosch universities has won acclaim in Africa’s first solar design competition. House Mahali...

Muso Matross ready to rock his fans at Legends Showcase

O’BRIAN Matross performs live at Legends Showcase on Saturday at 7pm. Matross is a East London-born singer, song-writer and record producer whose repertoire comprises a...

Masters student holds exhibition

Tutani aims to elevate forgotten Xhosa voices Auniquely isiXhosa-focused bead-work and visual exhibition curated by Zodwa Tutani, titled Zunqondisise: Reclaiming Our Voice, is underway at...

Put on your best face for fun event

WIN R1000 cash in one of the most fun events in the Border area. If you have personality, character, spunk – and a face that...

Annual Quilt Show on at museum

The annual East London Quilt Show is under way at the Courtenay Latimer Hall at the East London Museum, and will run until midday...

‘F*ck Everyone’ Die Antwoord to be immortalised in comic book

Die Antwoord are gunning for immortality with a new comic book set to be launched at the world famous San Diego International Comic-Con launch on Thursday. The...

Crazy fan encounters & fun times on stage – Sho Madjozi’s...

Rapper Sho Madjozi's unique Tsonga tracks have made it possible for her to live out her dream of sharing a stage with local and...

Nearly half of SA’s travellers prefer visa-free destinations: Study

At least 49% of South African travellers prefer overseas destinations with no visa requirements because of the financial burdens and time constraints that come...