Lego sales surge as housebound families turn to play

Sales of Lego jumped 14% in the first six months of 2020 as families under coronavirus lockdown spent more time playing together at home,...

Call of duty to serve and keep us safe on Christmas

AS THE festive season sets in, we tend to count down the days to celebrating Christmas with family and friends in the comfort of...

Pioneers hit Stirling for six

Pharo, Butler shine in their team’s 37-run win over East London rivals DESMOND COETZEE PIONEERS United brought smiles to the faces of their supporters – and...

Gift of movement for Rose

  THE Sweethearts Foundation together with Premier FMCG gave Rose Matroos the “gift of movement” when they donated a wheelchair to the double amputee. Premier FMCG...

Designers set for fashion showcase

EAST London fashionistas brace yourselves, because the city’s biggest fashion parade is almost here. The annual East London Fashion Walk (ELFW) recently launched what promises...

Charities must think like millennials, says author

“Be a Generation X but think like a Millennial.” That was the lesson from guest speaker Galit Cohen at last week's Peggy Nesta Foundation Dinner...

On this day (May 21) – world’s tallest roller-coaster opens

Today marks the 13th anniversary of the opening of Kingda Ka, the world's tallest roller-coaster, in New Jersey USA. At its peak, Kingda Ka...

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Hundreds of children and needy adults were treated with a hot meal at the Assembly of God Soup Kitchen in Breidbach...

Magic Hour

  WINNING PHOTO: This beautiful photo by Lee-Ann Lavender has won the GO! & Express and Marlene Neumann Photography 'Show off your Area' competition. Lavender...

‘I am not bringing any agendas‚ I am here to work’...

Busisiwe Mkhwebane is seriously considering taking the Democratic Alliance to the cleaners for its allegations that she was a spy. The Public Protector said on...

Future Face entries open

ENTRIES are now open for this year’s fun Future Face competition for girls, aged 16 to 23. If you are bubbly, have a great smile,...

On this day (May 26) – Dracula is published

What do a trilogy of Batman comics from the '90s, a 2004 flop starring Hugh Jackman, and a production by Turkish State Opera and Ballet in...

Lions Club’s donations lift pupils’ spirits

Happy Hearts creche, school receive books THE King William's Town Lions Club have once again brought laughter, joy and happiness to kids and educators in...

Mission to care for pets Buckaroo team sterilises 170 dogs

THE Buckaroo Project, the brainchild of fine art photographer Marlene Neumann, who spent two years with her team revamping the ELSPCA, is now on...

Send in your picture of love to win prizes

THE GO! & Express in conjunction with Hemingways Hotel and Casino and Curves Vincent are running the Month of Love competition this February. The main...

College of dreams

Boston City Campus empowers students “Don’t allow obstacles, such as lack of time or money, to get in the way” “WE HAVE passed the end-of-the-year mark...

What’s on the Go?

Today Put on your dancing shoes to waltz, two-step and line dance tonight away with live music by Alwyn’s Band at the East London...

On This Day (June 02) – Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Thousands of people from all over the world were glued to their television screens on this day in 1953 as a 25-year old Elizabeth...

UP IN THE AIR

Players of King Spurs and FC Chox battle for the ball during the King East Local Football Association (Kelfa) preseason friendly game played in...

Top honours for Eastern Cape cops

Six outstanding Eastern Cape police officers won accolades in various categories at the weekend, and the province’s K9 unit was voted best in the...

Famous Birthdays (May 19) – Peter Townshend

Born in 1945, Peter Townshend is most famous for his role as lead guitarist and principal songwriter for the internationally-celebrated rock band The Who. Over...

Hold thumbs for car draw

IF YOU have bought the R200 ticket to help raise funds for Cameron Coetzee, cross your fingers that you are the one walking away...

On This Day (May 28) – 1st Isle of Man TT...

On this day over 100 years ago, the first Isle of Man TT took place in 1907 under the title of International Auto-Cycle Tourist Trophy. The exclusively...

Famous Birthday (May 27) – Patch Adams

He may look like your eccentric uncle but Hunter Doherty Adams, better known as Patch Adams, actually holds a doctorate in medicine courtesy of Virginia Commonwealth...

Famous Birthday (May 27) – Christopher Lee

Today marks the birthday of Christopher Lee, born in 1922 and possibly the baddest individual to ever grace Hollywood. You could point to the...

Brace for strong winds and wet weather to herald arrival of...

Heavy rainfall, severe thunderstorms and gale force winds have been forecast for some parts of the country as spring sets in. “A cut-off low pressure...

Famous Birthday (May 20) – Jack Gleeson

Former Irish actor Jack Gleeson was born on this day in 1992. Avid tv watchers will know him for his critically acclaimed role in...

Popular Tomato Trot expects huge entry

  GET your bike out and takkies on for the annual Red Baron Tomato Trot and Cycle, which is looking to attract 2200 runners, walkers...

Laser Challenge an eye-opener

Runners raise awareness about revolutionary surgical procedure       THE East London Eye Hospital Laser Challenge was a huge success and saw athletes from various clubs participate...

Did you know…

      Did you know that on this day, May 18, 1969, Apollo 10 was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in the United States. The...

‘A long ride’: 50 years ago, a dress rehearsal for the...

As Earth grew ever smaller below his spacecraft, Apollo 10 commander Tom Stafford made an unusual request to mission control. The year was 1969, and...