Red flag raised over stolen pink buoys
You may think of it as just a silly prank, but the theft of rescue buoys from beaches could end up costing lives.
This is...
Holiday death toll mounts after bloody weekend on SA roads
The festive season road accident death toll is mounting across the country.
Three people died instantly in an accident in the Eastern Cape on Monday...
Vendors open hearts and stalls
Local Vendors opened their stalls to the public at the Mzantsi Market Fundraiser Festival held in Gonubie recently.
The one-day festival was filled with alternative...
Emslie top achiever at sports awards
Congratulations to Kelly Emslie of Hudson park primary, she recieved the 'HPPS Sportswoman of the Year' award and the trophy for the 'Greatest Single...
Diverse take on diversity
Mdantsane-born Mandilakhe Rolinyathi, 33, is hosting a solo exhibition, Portraits of Diversity, at the Walter Sisulu University School of Fine Art Gallery which will...
NSRI’s top tips for safer outings to the beach
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has shared their safety tips for this festive season.
They are encouraging the public to be vigilant and to...
Mindless beauty to dispel city’s anger
Although the colourful paintings of colourful birds on Chamberlain Road in Berea lights up the grim grungy cement wall and makes passersby gaze in...
Performing Arts auditions kick off
The first round of the East London leg of the South Africa Championships Performing Arts auditions took place last Saturday at Hemingways Mall.
The competition...
DA looks to take Samwu to court
In response to violent threats made during the recent protest by the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu), the DA is looking to press...
Disabled woman’s fight against trash
Despite Buffalo City Metro’s (BCM) plea to residents to not take out refuse amid the recent workers’ strike, Bongiwe Sangqu of Heaven Hills in...
Tornado hits EC schools
A vicious tornado ripped open roofs, flattened walls and severely damaged 26 schools in the Eastern Cape last weekend.
The majority of these schools are...
Trust gives ward facelift
The burns ward at Frere Hospital recently received a facelift courtesy of Eyabantwana Children's Trust, transforming it into a more child-friendly environment with colourful...
McLaren Circus raises animal rights activists’ hackles
The McLaren Circus will be arriving in East London on December 20 to perform the latest iteration of their widely popular show.
Families will no...
One missing, one transported to hospital in Nahoon beach drowning
NSRI East London Lotto Rescue Runner
At 10:30am on Saturday December 08, NSRI East London...
WATCH | KZN artist crafts Mandela’s face out of 4,000 scrap...
For the last three months, Minenhle Nxele has been piecing together a massive statue of former president Nelson Mandela’s face.
Motorists heading towards Pietermaritzburg Airport...
GALLERY: Carols Spectacular lifts Christmas spirit
Christmas spirit was alive and well at the annual Carols Spectacular, an evening of Christmas carols and celebration held at the Calvary church in...
NEWS East London woman sues DA for R10 million over “humiliating”...
An East London woman is suing the DA for R10m for, she says, interviewing her for a councillor position in a toilet.
DA member Ntombenhle...
Eskom and its 2018 woes: Five major problems the power utility...
From debt, mismanagement and failing plants, the troubled power utility has seen its fair share of blows this year, leading to questions about the...
Flair for writing
Young passionate author Dida Copiso of Reeston, near East London, emphasises the importance of decision-making skills through trials endured by Ngqiqo, the main character...
Hundred and still counting
Joyce Swingburn was surrounded by her loved ones last Sunday as she celebrated her 100th birthday at Thistlewoods in Gonubie. Swingburn reached a century...
Couple raises R1m for rural education
East London couple Vinny and Charlene Lingham have raised more than over R1m in support of rural education for the Nelson Mandela Institute for...
SAPS out to ensure safer season
The SAPS has kicked off their annual Safer Festive Season operations, police from various stations in the region with aim of curbing drug trafficking,...
Children enjoy day at beach
Angel’s Outreach and Round Table Border area teamed up to host their 4th fourth annual Christmas party at Glen Eden beach for about 150...
First Mr and Miss BCM crowned
The inaugural Mr and Miss BCMM pageant took place last Friday at the Orient Theatre.
Mdantsane-born Thimna Qakwane, 18, was crowned as Miss BCM and...
DA condemns BCM strike
NOT ON: The (DA) in the Buffalo City has condemned actions of striking Buffalo City Municipality Metro (BCMM) workers and their Union. “The municipality has...
Howzat for you?
Advance for Life Christian Academy cricket coach, Nolubablo Nxomfo, has qualified as the only woman professional cricket umpire in the province.
Nxomfo is currently the...
Cantata Choir celebrates Christmas in harmony
The East London Cantata Choir will be presenting "Night of Miracles" on Sunday at St Johns Anglican Church at 4pm. “The presentation is a...
NU 14 library opens again
The Mdantsane library in NU 14 officially reopened its doors amid fanfare last Friday after stormwater damage forced the closure of the premises in...
Young Sibulele to sing at Guild concert
AW Barnes grade 7 pupil Sibulele Ndatsha, 14, will be sharing the stage at the Guild Theatre on Saturday December 8 with the Rockets...
Holiday arts, crafts for youth
December school holidays are upon us and non-profit organisation Families South Africa (Famsa) along with the Khanya Centre have revived a three-day holiday programme...
Two men missing in the surf
At 3:30pm, Thursday December 6, NSRI East London duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Eastern Beach.
The sea rescue...
28‚000 cops promoted this year, another 40‚000 to come
Close to 70‚000 police officers will be promoted over the next three years‚ something police minister Bheki Cele said was long overdue.
But‚ the minister...
Sizzling with his own special recipe
After making the top 5 at the 26th annual Shoprite & Checkers Championship Boerewors Competition in 2018, Markum Lewis of Buffalo Flats is making...
GO & EXPRESS / PnA COLOURING-IN COMPETITION 2018
COLOUR PENNY'S WORLD: Get today's print edition of the GO! & Express to enter the GO! & Express / PnA Stationers Back to School...
Violence, HIV/Aids in spotlight
Masimanyane Women’s Rights International partnered with Bumb’Ingomso and the SAPS to host an intersectional campaign on gender-based violence and HIV/Aids in Mdantsane last Thursday.
“The...
EL braces for USSA tournament
The Madibaz women’s water polo team will hold the highly-anticipated University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournament at the Joan Harrison Complex from Saturday until...
Eskom blames load-shedding on poor maintenance
Rotational rolling blackouts resumed on Thursday as Eskom technicians attended to breakdowns at several of its generating units in SA.
Stage 2 load-shedding started at...
Don’t be fooled by false information about load-shedding
Messages with false information about load-shedding have been doing the rounds.
One‚ which claims to be from Eskom‚ suggests that there will be no electricity...
WATCH | Seven-year-old makes R300m a year reviewing toys on YouTube
A seven-year-old boy has earned more than $22m (about R300m) this year by reviewing toys.
Ryan's YouTube channel Ryan ToysReview has more than 17-million subscribers and he...
‘I forgive them,’ says triathlete attacked with saw – and now...
"I have forgiven them - but I will never forget.”
These were the words of South African triathlete Mhlengi Gwala, who was attacked by handsaw-wielding...
The end of sell-by data: Mobile networks fall in line at...
By March 2019, millions of SA consumers will be able to keep their data and roll it over to the following month without losing...
New powers and bodyguards for auditor-general Kimi Makwetu
Death threats to the auditor-general (AG) and his staff‚ the wounding of a government auditor in a shooting and the vandalising of AG office...
More loadshedding on the cards – tell us extent of crisis...
The Congress of the People (Cope) says the country needs to know the true extent of the crisis that power utility Eskom is facing.
Eskom’s...
Rape kit donations to help victims
The Union of Jewish Women and the Rotary Club of Gately partnered to make a difference to Masimanyane Women’s Right International by donating 99...
16 Days of Activism focus on city’s young children
Masithethe Counselling Services (MCS) conducted a programme at day care centres in East London to mark the start of the national 16 Days of...
Families treated to Christmas cheer
The Down Syndrome Association Amathole (DSAA) held their year-end Christmas party at Hamilton’s Club on Saturday, in support of mothers with down syndrome children.
The...
Choc butterflies remembered
The Childhood Cancer Foundation (CHOC) hosted its annual Remembrance Service at their Beacon Bay headquarters on Saturday 24 November 24 to remember children who...
Men called to be role models,not destroyers
About 100 people attended the Men of Integrity Association’s (MIA) celebration of celebrated International Men’s Day on Friday at the Indoor Sport Centre in...
Joining helping hands
WITH the help of the community, Gavin Romer has raised more than over R30,000 to cover his medical costs after being diagnosed with squamous...
South African Historic Grand Prix Festival East London November 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD6Ojkq9Cec&feature=youtu.be
SOUNDS OF YESTERDAY - Take a step back in time and get a feel for the emotions of drivers and spectators from the 1930's.
