NGOs

  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...

The BIS Heritage U19 School Rugby Tournament brought together talent, passion, and resilience from township schools across the Border region, culminating in an unforgettable...

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...

The ninth annual Inspiration Awards will take place in June and four top organisations in East London are in line to be voted the...

The ninth annual Inspiration Awards took place in East London on Friday June 9 and Izibalo, a science, technology and mathematics improvement initiative won...

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...

For more than a decade, the Ihlumelo Foundation has transformed the educational landscape for disadvantaged pupils and families in East London. The foundation has provided...

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,...

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...

In the heart of Mzamomhle, hope fights wicked problems, learning blossoms at school desks, art is made on soccer fields and vegetables burst out...

Nicole Fisher is a model and beauty pageant contestant who is set to compete for the Miss MIA (Modelling in Africa) International 2023 title...

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...

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...

Buffalo City has witnessed a growing number of children being diagnosed early with type 1 diabetes, which has prompted local healthcare providers, community organisations,...

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...

The Rotary Club of East London (RCEL) marked a historic milestone on Wednesday April 2, as members and guests gathered at the East London...

To combat negative influences among youth in Mdantsane, Ukukhanya Kwelali Organisation has launched the Mdantsane Youth Sports Development Initiative — a community-driven programme using...

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...

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...

After a brief hiatus to secure new premises, the Open Hands Support Centre, a shelter for vulnerable men, relaunches on Mandela Day tomorrow in...

Local NGO, Meals on Wheels, has helped fight food insecurity for more than 60 years, but without urgent financial support, its mission to feed...

“Nothing beats the feeling of making someone else happy. If you have an idea, go for it. Don’t let negativity hold you back. Believe...

  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...

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...

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...

The Eyabantwana Border 1000 cycle race took place on Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4, from various locations meeting up at Old Selbornian...

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...

Programme aims to keep pupils in class, restore dignity Small Project Foundations (SPF), a nonprofit organisation dedicated to uplifting impoverished communities, has launched a pad...

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...

The Smile Foundation came to Frere Hospital last week to change the lives of three little ones who were given reconstructive surgeries for free...

As the number of unemployed and displaced men in the metro increases, local support shelter, Open Hands attempts to provide a safe space for...

TANDO NKUNGWANA With 60% of first-year tertiary students dropping out — including many from East London — youth unemployment continues to rise, but local NGO,...

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...

Flying in aid of nature conservation for more than 25 years, the Bateleurs volunteer pilots’ organisation is busier than ever and urgently need an...

The lack of sanitary towels and toiletries for young girls is an ongoing concern in underprivileged areas and Meyers Motors has partnered with organizations...

Since last year, 937 tons of waste have been diverted from the landfill thanks to the tireless efforts of local schools and waste pickers...

A devastating accident sparked a story of compassion this week when local nonprofit (NPO) organisation, the Peggy Nesta Foundation, donated a wheelchair to the...

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,...

Earlier this year, the SPCA reached out via social media requesting help after five of their fleet vehicles could not be used anymore due...

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...

In a bid to meet their financial obligations to the animals, Meyers Motors Bazaar has partnered with the SPCA on an exciting fundraising initiative...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Lucia Walker, a writer inspired by her experiences of motherhood, released her third book, A Rosie Week, early in March and has pledged all...