That orange juice is probably not the Vitamin C punch you...
If you’re drinking commercially produced orange juice for its immune-boosting Vitamin C and other health benefits‚ you’re probably seriously over-estimating their “healthiness”.
Food scientist Shannon...
Modelling agency drops Miss SA hopeful Bianca Schoombee, U-turns on defending...
SYNC Models, the agency representing Miss SA hopeful Bianca Schoombee, has cancelled its contract with her, saying she was in "breach of agreement" with...
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...
Roam the wastes in the addictive ‘Bedlam Redux’
JAMES FIELD
Welcome to Skyshine's Bedlam Redux, where death is almost certain, your only hope for safety is anyone you can find able to wield...
WATCH: AREENA RIVERSIDE RESORT COMPO WINNER DRAW
The Areena Riverside Resort competition, run in partnership with the GO! & Express, was a resounding success thanks to you, our loyal supporters and...
Informal restaurants, shisanyamas can sell hot food for home delivery
Informal restaurants and shisanyamas have been given permission to operate under level 4 of the lockdown - but can sell cooked food for home...
WIN! A RIVERSIDE RETREAT & MORE … ENJOY AFTER LOCKDOWN.
Areena Riverside Resorts, in partnership with the GO! & Express and GO! & Express Live, are running a competition to help chase away the...
Areena Resort tells a story of hard work
Today, when you visit Areena Riverside Resort, you will find something on offer for everyone, from luxury accommodation to very basic camping.
Adventure activities include...
‘Maniac’ a quirky, experimental exploration of mental health
Maniac stars Jonah Hill and Emma Stone as Owen Milgram and Annie Landsberg respectively, two totally unconnected individuals who sign up to an experimental...
EL muso’s new album is ‘new-age poetry’
If you like cooking, you end up cooking your own dishes. It’s the same for music.”
This is how East London-born musician Mvikeli Masuku, better...
‘Altered Carbon’ a gritty cyber-punk mystery
When it comes to science-fiction, I've always had a fascination with the cyber-punk genre so Netflix's original series Altered Carbon was right down my...
‘Knuckle City’ a knockout in cinemas
Amid much excitement, locally filmed Knuckle City has finally premiered in cinemas countrywide.
To celebrate the occasion, some of the cast and crew visited Hemingways...
‘Spenser Confidential’ a fun action romp
After last week’s rather grim tale, I thought it best to review something more light-hearted this week.
Spenser Confidential is a loose adaptation of Ace...
‘Apostle’ a dark, emotional horror
In his latest film Apostle, writer-director Gareth Evans makes a sharp genre shift from the high-octane martial-arts action of his earlier smash-hit The Raid.
Instead,...
Karting bumper action
Indications are that a large field of competitors will be taking part in the second round of the Border Karting Championship to be held...
Behind-the-scene tour of Dispatch for subscribers
Subscribers got an inside peak into the working of the Daily Dispatch at a special meet-andgreet evening held at the Dispatch office last Thursday.
Dispatch...
Nostalgia ultra: pop duo Lighthouse Family is heading to SA in...
If you’re looking for a dose of nostalgia from a simpler time when music lacked pretence and the tunes from the 90s reigned supreme,...
Cold War heats up in ‘The Coldest Game’
The Coldest Game is a old-school Cold War thriller that, while being entirely fictional, draws heavy inspiration from the famous 1972 World Chess Championship...
GALLERY: RMB Buffalo Regatta 2020
THE RMB Buffalo Regatta was recently hosted by the East London Boating Association (ELBA) along the banks of the Buffalo River.
This year is the...
‘Enter the Florpus’ a fun throw-back
When it comes to cult-classic cartoons, few are as big as Invader Zim.
Despite being cancelled in 2002 after only 27 episodes, the show's popularity...
‘Buster’s Mal Heart’ a cerebral thriller
In case the name didn’t give you a clue, Buster’s Mal Heart is going to be a wild ride.
On the surface, there seems to...
‘Uncut Gems’ a frantic, polished crime drama
I don't get Adam Sandler, I really don't.
First, he gives birth to for some of the worst films of the last decade such Grown...
SA eatery scores a world record for its massive milkshake menu
Grab an eco-friendly straw - or 207 - because that's how many different types of shakes you can order at Gibson's Gourmet Burgers &...
Animated ‘Godzilla’ fails to hit the target
Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters is part one of three of an animated series – the other two being City on the Edge of...
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...
Netflix’s “Game Over, Man” not to everyone’s taste
Game Over, Man is the definition of a 'love it or hate it' film. Within the first five minutes, you'll either be completely on...
Louis Vuitton bags world’s second largest diamond — it’s like a...
The biggest rough diamond discovered in over a century was shown to private clients Tuesday by French luxury handbag-maker Louis Vuitton, which acquired the...
Lesotho film debuts at Sundance festival
Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha- and Mary Twala-led film, This is Not A Burial, It's a Resurrection, is set to make its international premiere at...
Head and neck injuries on the up as children use their...
Sharp increase in accidents related to being distracted by cellphones
Texting while walking has been the leading cause of cellphone-related injury for children, according to...
Five things you need to know about the video-sharing app TikTok
Video-sharing platform TikTok has taken the social media space by storm as users flock to it to share their content. The app has numerous...
Will putting a plant on your office desk really help you...
If one of your resolutions for 2020 is to reduce your stress levels, then putting a plant on your work desk could help, according...
SAA cancels some Joburg, Durban, Cape Town and Munich flights to...
Airline is consolidating to save money
SAA has confirmed that selected domestic and international flights have been cancelled and that it is "consolidating" to save...
Best & worst dressed celebs at the 2020 Screen Actors’ Guild...
Originality was the key word when Hollywood A-listers took to the red carpet for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday. Even those...
All the big winners at the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Parasite shocked the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) on Sunday by landing the night's top prize, a historic win which thrusts the South Korean black...
Five facts about your new Miss SA, Sasha-Lee Olivier
It's official: Sasha-Lee Olivier, who was the first runner-up in the 2019 Miss SA pageant, will be taking over the reigns from Zozibini Tunzi as our...
It’s a hard NO! Here’s why Twitter edit button will ‘probably...
Users have been advocating for an edit button for years
Despite the Twitter community's constant yearning and begging for a tweet edit button, company CEO Jack Dorsey...
‘In the Tall Grass’ comes up short
Netflix's latest shot at a Stephen King adaptation, In the Tall Grass, asks the daunting question: Can grass be scary?
Sadly, it would seem the...
Take a magical musical tour through the decades
Rehearsals are underway for the upcoming Wizards of Br oadway, which will grace the Guild Theatre stage for one night only on January 18.
Written,...
Remembering SA’s first black professional nurse
Tuesday, January 7 marked an important historical anniversary for the Eastern Cape and South Africa as a whole.
On that day in 1908, Cecilia Makiwane...
Joburg overtakes Cape Town on list of world’s priciest holiday cities
Mzansi among top 10 countries for cheapest fast food, cocktails and wine
Johannesburg has accelerated past Cape Town in a global ranking of 100 of...
‘The Witcher’ scratches GoT itch
The Witcher is the latest Netflix original series to come out, releasing only last month, and seeks to be trying to fill that gaping...
‘6 Underground’ is Michael Bay unleashed
6 Underground is a rare glimpse at director Michael Bay's unfiltered id, a two-hour celebration of fast cars, big action and even bigger explosions....
‘Ghost Wars’: ghostly or just ghastly?
Ghost Wars is one of those shows where you know the whole reason it exists is because a producer came up with what they...
Dancers on a journey through time
Dancers are busy polishing up their moves in preparation for the 12th annual Dance Dynamic Academy Holiday Club Showcase taking place from December 16...
‘Hazbin Hotel’ a bold step in indie animation
Hazbin Hotel is one of those iconic pieces of art that, years later, will be looked back on as the starting point of a...
Dr Seuss adaptation provides zany fun for all ages
In 2003, the world was cursed forever with the unholy nightmare-fuel that was Mike Meyer's live-action adaptation of Cat in the Hat. Now in...
All glitz and glam for Las Vegas tribute
The East London Performing Arts Society (ELPAS) will put on their end-of-year show from November 27 to 30 at the Arts Theatre.
Titled The...
‘Doctor Sleep’ lives up to it’s classic legacy
Making a sequel to another director’s film is hard.
Making a sequel to one of the most iconic films ever by one of cinema’s greatest...
Local film shines on international stage
Mdantsane-born film-maker Jahmil Qhubeka's hit film Knuckle City is making big waves overseas after being recently chosen as South Africa's entry for Best International...






























































