NSPCA concerned after bear euthanased at zoo
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has expressed concern after a female bear at the East London Zoo was euthanased earlier this week.
The bear...
Kent-Brown represents school at National competition
LOVE FOR ARCHERY: Caley Kent-Brown proudly represented Beaconhurst High School in the Archery Inter Provincial and Nationals competition during the school holidays. Kent-Brown was...
Youngsters most anxious about ocean pollution, climate change
Younger South Africans are more concerned about the impact of climate change on the world’s ocean’s than their older compatriots‚ a global consumer survey...
Government drops set-top boxes in latest digital migration flip-flop
R10bn and many years later‚ government is stopping the procurement of set-top boxes meant to facilitate the switch from analogue to digital TV broadcasting‚...
R4m tourism hub a gateway to EL
Buffalo City Metro (BCM) launched a R4m tourism hub at the Orient Beach Pools Complex in East London last Friday.
Described as a gateway to...
SAPS nabs cable thieves
To combat cable theft and damages to the railway and powerline infrastructure, the SAPS and Buffalo City Metro Municipality (BCMM) have been monitoring cable...
Kwaito star Thulani juggles a day job too
Mdantsane musician Thulani Nqambi, 36, is a kwaito muscian who is passionate about his work.
Nqambi fell in love with kwaito in 1995, back when...
Frere honoured with international recognition
WELL-DESERVED AWARD: Frere Hospital was chosen from among hospitals from around the world to receive a prestigious international award on Wednesday October 10 at...
Sad day as Jenny the bear is put down
Jenny, the 35-year-old East London Zoo brown bear, has been put down.
This was confirmed by BCM spokesperson Samkelo Ngwenya on Wednesday.
There was public outrage...
GO & EXPRESS 2018 PHOTO COMPETITION Rest of the Best.
The video recording of the final prize handover will be posted to our Facebook page at 09:30 am, Thursday October 11 after our scheduled...
Ladies… your handbag is filthier than a toilet seat…
Where is the one place that a woman can easily pick up germs? The toilet seat perhaps? True‚ but studies have revealed that a...
SASSA warns beneficiaries to be vigilant of imposters
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a warning to beneficiaries about unmarked cash vans visiting villages claiming to be sent by...
Condolences pour in for MEC Makupula
The Eastern Cape premier and the provincial government have offered their condolences following the death of EC Education MEC Mandla Makupula.
According to premier Phumulo Masualle's spokesman Sizwe...
Trio shine at Bhisho Games
Three elderly members from the Real View Foundation participated at the Golden Games in Bhisho recently and came back with a number of medals.
Nomasomi...
Hiking along the scenic East Coast
EAST London residents spent their Sunday at the Areena Riverside Resort hiking the 10km trail as part of the weekly Let’s Hike event.
Organiser Karen...
Church’s women unite to honour their heritage
The Amalinda Methodist Church of Southern Africa Thursday Women’s Manyano got together last week to celebrate Heritage Month.
Dressed up in their Xhosa traditional attire,...
Fitness fun at Gonubie
The Seaside Family Church will host their annual Family Fitness Fun Day at the Gonubie Sports Grounds in East London on October 20.
The event...
Three Cousins in full stride for breast cancer
The Reach for Recovery breast cancer support group is raising funds for three East Londoners locals who will be participating at the Comrades Marathon...
Workshop on cancer
TO kickstart Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Amathole District Amadoda Forum (ADAF) held a “Breast Cancer Awareness – Even in Men” workshop at their...
WATCH | They saved thousands… then their toddler put the cash...
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An American couple were left stunned when their two-year-old son put around a thousand dollars of their savings through a shredder.
Ben and Jackee Belnap,...
Spreading pet food drive
After losing his cat, Komga Junior School headboy Colby Kean, 13, started Pixie’s Pet Drive two years ago to collect and donate food to...
Determined to fight cancer with a smile
DRIVEN by her willingness to fight, Komani resident Cheree Pringle McEwen, 37, who has been battling stage four melanoma, is reaching out to inspire...
Hackers siphoned R250-million in banking-related crimes in 2017
Hackers using state-of-the-art technology stole and defrauded South Africans out of R250-million in a single year.
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric)‚ in...
East London Aquarium is back in business
It may have taken an ocean beating, but the East London Aquarium is officially back for business open to the public again following the...
Lori-Ann Preston’s new book ready for take-off
East London-based author Lori-Ann Preston is getting ready to release the second installment in her series Thabo, the Space Dude later this month. Subtitled...
Fund raiser boost for EL church
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will a host a fund raising event on October 10 in a bid to buy new instruments for their church...
Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) goes into liquidation
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is closing down.
ASA chief executive Gail Schimmel broke the news after business rescue practitioners Eripio issued a liquidation notice...
It’s official – Grahamstown has become Makhanda
Grahamstown has officially changed its name to Makhanda, it was announced by arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa’s spokesperson Asanda Magaqa on Tuesday.
The renaming...
Burnt-out houses become magnet for criminal activities
A house which has stood abandoned in Southernwood for six years is again frustrating residents who claim the property is being used as both...
Petrol price hits a record high
The price of petrol will push to a record high from midnight on Tuesday‚ with the Central Energy Fund (CEF) announcing that under-recovery in...
Tayla makes waves
SIX years ago, Tayla de Coning, 17, fell in love with surfing after watching locals hitting the waves at Nahoon Beach while taking a...
Book Drive joy for pupils
Aqua Vista Primary School has benefited from the Wild Coast FM Book Drive when they received boxes of books on Tuesday September 24.
The school...
Village recycling drive
The drive to encourage recycling projects is gaining momentum in Buffalo City.
To this end, the Kingdom Community Deliverance and Transformation Project of the Community...
Search for Miss Berlin
The second annual Miss Berlin November pageant will take place at the Berlin November Traditional Horse Racing Festival on November 24.
Director of Versatile Dimlpestyles...
WSU students boost pupils
A group of first-year Walter Sisulu University students is trying to bring “dignity back to the black child”.
To this end, their community organisation, Eastern...
Going back to the 90s
EAST London Performing Arts Society (ELPAS) will be entertaining locals on October 4 to 6 at the Arts Theatre with their Back to the...
‘Cool by the pool’ legacy
Veteran swimming coach Joe Hillstrom, 74, hopes to leave a legacy behind of encouraging more people to take part in the sport.
Hillstrom, who started...
8 years jail for sex predator Neil le Roux
Teacher, rapist and sex predator, Neil le Roux, 67, is going to jail for at least eight years and can only appeal his sentence,...
Jaziel Brothers return to wow Hemingways
The singing duo Jaziel Brothers, comprises d of real-life brothers Luthando and Ntobeko Ngcizela, will be bringing their unique sound back to The Venue...
Algoa FM golfs for a cause
TEE FOR A CAUSE: Algoa FM Presenter Brian Ndevu, front, checks the lie of the ball as Sinothando Nyhwagi looks on ahead of the...
Career expo gives pupils inside track
Buffalo City pupils have the inside track to the work environment they might want to choose following their school careers, after attending The High...
Photographic Competition: Week 3 Winner
ZEBRA CROSSING: Taken a few years ago at Mpongo Park Game Reserve, week 3's winning photo by Linda Erasmus reflects the loving nature of...
Another big fuel price hike expected in October
The Automobile Association (AA) warned on Thursday that motorists would face “unprecedented price increases” in October‚ based on unaudited month-end fuel price data released...
