Retirees join fight to conserve nature for future generations
Eco-warrior retirees at Settlers Rest Retirement Village joined forces with Caring Owls NPO this time last year to provide a safe home for rescued...
Schools and waste pickers leading the charge for a cleaner greener...
Since last year, 937 tons of waste have been diverted from the landfill thanks to the tireless efforts of local schools and waste pickers...
Jersey week brings winter cheer to East London children
Just in time for the cold, the warm-hearted women behind jersey week distributed beanies, jerseys, and blankets to families in need, last week.
Since 1986,...
Hope needed for EL’s most vulnerable
LEBO MJANGAZE
Guardians of Hope, a place of safety for abandoned and vulnerable babies in East London, is appealing to businesses to consider sponsoring a...
Rotary Club EL celebrates 99 years of service
The Rotary Club of East London (RCEL) marked a historic milestone on Wednesday April 2, as members and guests gathered at the East London...
NGO is beating the dropout crisis amongst Buffalo City students
TANDO NKUNGWANA
With 60% of first-year tertiary students dropping out — including many from East London — youth unemployment continues to rise, but local NGO,...
Running merman vet rakes in R30K for stray animals
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Dr Roger Davis took on the Discovery Surfers Challenge this past weekend, dressed as a merman no less, and raised R30,000 for ailing...
Spreading Christmas cheer: A heartfelt drive for the elderly
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Pink Fairy organisation founder Mike Webb is on a mission to bring joy to the elderly this festive season.
On December 11, Webb will...
Animal lovers stretch to assist strays
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Animal lovers and wellness enthusiasts in East London can look forward to an unusual event on November 23, when Furever Fixed, a local...
Centre of Excellence claims victory: EL team wins U19 heritage tournament
The BIS Heritage U19 School Rugby Tournament brought together talent, passion, and resilience from township schools across the Border region, culminating in an unforgettable...
Dance show spreads message of hope, faith
Community-based non-profit organisation, Free2Dance East London, recently showcased their soulful dance production, The Anchor, at the Alexander Playhouse putting on a moving combination of...
New ELSPCA leadership to fight reckless spending: Experienced NPO manager to...
On November 1, a new manager will take the helm of the East London SPCA, and he intends to restore the 110-year-old institution to...
Churches launch local initiative to play role in fighting unemployment
Urgent interventions are needed to eliminate the frightening 31.1% unemployment rate in Buffalo City, and Job Journey, a local initiative, is stepping in to...
NGO takes its life-saving services to needy children
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
The children living in the settlements just outside of Gonubie are vulnerable to abuse, disease, and neglect, so Jika Uluntu, a local NGO,...
Celebrating women in beauty, entertainment, and business
The theme for this year’s Women’s Month is “Celebrating 30 years of freedom towards women’s development”.
Kerry Hiles is a singer and bassist who spreads...
Teenager proves you are never too young to make a difference
Sixteen-year-old Amahle Qomfo has made it her life’s mission to make a difference in the lives of young children from marginalised communities in East...
Cyclists raise money for pediatric surgery patients
The Eyabantwana Border 1000 cycle race took place on Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4, from various locations meeting up at Old Selbornian...
BKCOB equips local NGOs with skills to sustain, grow their impact
The Good Deeds Committee of the Border-Kei Chamber of Business proudly awarded 14 local NGOs on November 15 with certificates for having completed its...
Spend 12 hours in a kennel for SPCA
In a bid to meet their financial obligations to the animals, Meyers Motors Bazaar has partnered with the SPCA on an exciting fundraising initiative...
Growing number of children in Buffalo City diagnosed early with type...
Buffalo City has witnessed a growing number of children being diagnosed early with type 1 diabetes, which has prompted local healthcare providers, community organisations,...
Hardware store to hold charity golf day to raise funds for...
Greenfields MICA is on a mission to show support and much-needed charity to an organisation that needs it, Helping Those In Need.
The hardware store...
Campaign to get birth certificates for Duncan Village’s vulnerable children
Without birth certificates, children in East London’s Duncan Village live without a sense of belonging.
To counter the problem, University of Fort Hare student, Tracy...
Clamping down on breeding season with humane sterilisation of stray cats
In the heart of East London, a small but passionate group of individuals is working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of...
Despite premier’s vow, Eastern Cape makes little progress addressing GBV
An accountability dialogue organised by Masimanyane Women’s Rights International on August 23 revealed that little has been done by local government departments this year...
Pink Fairy’s marathon effort raises R23k for Qonce SPCA
Michael Webb, affectionately known as the Pink Fairy, recently completed the Comrades Marathon to raise funds for animal welfare.
He ran his 23rd consecutive marathon...
Izibalo scoops top Inspiration Awards prize
The ninth annual Inspiration Awards took place in East London on Friday June 9 and Izibalo, a science, technology and mathematics improvement initiative won...
NGO in Ncera changing lives of the youth
Alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancies and high a unemployment rate are only some of the issues plaguing the community of Ncera.
In response, Amanda Sentwa and...
Boilermaking graduates receive certificates, tools
On June 6, local NPO Multi-Skill Training and Youth Development (Mustyd) celebrated the conclusion and graduation of its first intake of students enrolled in...
Wheelchair enables boy to attend school
This week, local NGO, Border Icons in Sport (BIS), in collaboration with Amitofo Charity Care, provided 50 wheelchairs to vulnerable adults and children.
The wheelchairs...
Finalists named for Inspiration Awards
The ninth annual Inspiration Awards will take place in June and four top organisations in East London are in line to be voted the...
Foundation brings crucial procedures to EL children
The Smile Foundation came to Frere Hospital last week to change the lives of three little ones who were given reconstructive surgeries for free...
Community bounces for good cause
WRITTEN BY: KHUSELO MAHLATI
East Londoners took to the trampolines for seven hours of exercising fun at a Bounce-a-thon in aid of cancer on May...
Bottle tops and bread tags used to make a difference
Bread tags and plastic bottle tops are rubbish to the average person, however, the Sweetheart Foundation has found a way to use them to...
Meyers Motors returns with annual sanitary drive
The lack of sanitary towels and toiletries for young girls is an ongoing concern in underprivileged areas and Meyers Motors has partnered with organizations...
Young Jazz musicians thrill crowd
Young jazz musicians from Incopho Development Project got right into the groove at a special concert at Stirling Presbyterian Church on Saturday.
The non-profit was...
North End old boys give back to the city
Growing up in North End, Leslie Ragaval and Cedric Pringle say the spirit of community encouraged families to support and provide for one another.
Years...
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...
Model set for global pageant
Nicole Fisher is a model and beauty pageant contestant who is set to compete for the Miss MIA (Modelling in Africa) International 2023 title...
Project encourages culture of recycling
This year, Zamile Kuwana and Nothule Gezana’s Thandizam Trading Enterprise and Projects celebrates a year in the local waste management space.
Founded in 2022, Thandizam...
Bateleurs calling for more pilots across Eastern Cape
Flying in aid of nature conservation for more than 25 years, the Bateleurs volunteer pilots’ organisation is busier than ever and urgently need an...
SPCA fleet back on road
Earlier this year, the SPCA reached out via social media requesting help after five of their fleet vehicles could not be used anymore due...
NPO provides emotional, physical financial help for cancer patients
Cancer is one of the scariest diseases to have plagued our society and many patients suffer under tremendous emotional, mental, physical, and financial strain.
Aware...
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...
Pet Pals halts animal intake due to financial woes
One of East London’s most reliable post-rescue organizations has been forced to make the difficult decision of announcing to the public that they are...
Hawks raise thousands for charity
The Hawks Motorcyle Club donated DJ Sobey Old Age Home and Just Love Them Into The Kingdom Outreach with much-needed funds totalling R40,000, which...
Open Hands receives support from GO! and Checkers
As the number of unemployed and displaced men in the metro increases, local support shelter, Open Hands attempts to provide a safe space for...
Strategic plan for GBV brings hope at local level
During October and November the National Strategic Plan on gender-based violence and femicide was assessed at both provincial and national level to determine progress...
Leigh-Ann aims to bring trans voice to gender equality commission
NGO leader Leigh-Ann van der Merwe has made history as the first ever trans woman to be nominated as a commissioner to the SA...
Little Liyabona mobile at last
Six-year-old Liyabona Nokoma from Qonce suffers from severe seizures that have affected her mobility and speech development.
As a result, she is unable to move...
NGO leader represents SA
Wonga Majila, the media director for local NGO Amaqhawekazi, represented SA at the #BridgingTheGap festival from October 25-29.
The festival is a global summit affiliated...
