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...