Grandads’ Army cycling across SA to help children who need surgery DELORIS KOAN They are mostly old, they are nutty but they are super fit and ready pedal 1,500km home from Monday to raise money for Eyabantwana Trust which supports child…
Children inspire grandads’ long slog Cyclists preparing to raise funds by riding from Limpopo to EL ROSA-KAROO LOEWE Dr Colin Lazarus knows every twist, hill and pothole of the 1,500km Grandad’s Army Heritage Ride route. The 82-year-old…
Just like that, Sam Ramsey’s life changed when she felt that lump in her left breast. It was December 2020, she was 45 and in fabulous health. She had been on a personal wellness quest and had shed 20kg. Her life felt on track. Then came…
What started as a Mandela Day initiative between Link FM and Jam Clothing turned into something truly special, thanks to the incredible spirit of community that came to life at Beacon Bay Retail Park (BB Retail). On Friday morning, 14…
Local legend Mike Webb, affectionately known as the “Pink Fairy,” completed his 25th consecutive Comrades Marathon earlier this month in aid of Qonce SPCA and has successfully managed to raise R35,000 towards the care of Buffalo City’s…
Forget about the long, cold days of winter and spend an afternoon enjoying a wide variety of music presented by Viva Musica Ensemble this Saturday at the Nahoon Methodist Church in aid of vulnerable animals in the city. The show kicks off…
Twelve-year-old Caeren Adams’ immune system is attacking her brain leaving her hospital-bound and prone to painful seizures and as her condition continues to deteriorate, her family is in need of urgent financial support to fund her care.…
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 huge win for the environment and a step towards a cleaner Buffalo City. DNF Waste and…
Step by Step Day Care Centre in Willowvale has become the perfect example of how community efforts and social media can come together to change lives. After three-year-old Amzolele Ntlonyana was seriously injured during playtime at the…
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 lifeline of R8,000 a month towards a child. This monthly amount covers everything…
Border Kei Chamber has launched an inspiring initiative to help young women take part in sports in a more comfortable manner. The women’s forum committee is calling on the public to donate their new and gently used sports and general use…
The Rotary Club of East London (RCEL) marked a historic milestone on Wednesday April 2, as members and guests gathered at the East London Golf Club to celebrate the club’s 99th charter dinner. Founded in 1926, RCEL has played a pivotal…
This holiday season, the Childhood Cancer Foundation SA (Choc) is on a heartwarming mission to make the holidays as memorable as possible for children and teenagers diagnosed with cancer or life-threatening blood disorders. Through the…
The Tomorrowland Doll Collection is a heartwarming initiative that is aimed at raising funds to help Tomorrowland Day Care Centre pay off over R200,000 owed to Buffalo City municipality by November to prevent the beloved Buffalo Flats…
The 2025 Grandads’ Army Memorial Ride concluded on March 6, as 42 cyclists arrived in Gordon’s Bay via the scenic Clarens Drive after a five-day challenge to raise funds for the Eyabantwana Trust. The event aimed to raise R400,000 but…
TANDO NKUNGWANA Ginger Love wants you to put just R10 a month towards preventing a child from going to bed hungry through their newly launched wellness and social club. Food insecurity across the Eastern Cape has resulted in more than 200…
East Londoners have rallied together to raise more than R150,000 in just 72 hours to support George Randall High School matric pupil and Border Angling medallist Dylan Botha, who is fighting for his life in a coma after a devastating car…
The festive season is just around the corner, and Vincent Park is pulling out all the stops to bring joy to East London this holiday. With its first-ever collaboration with Disney, the centre is set to deliver a Christmas experience like…
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 deliver 60 care parcels to the residents of the Emthonjeni Wokuphila Centre in Maxhanga…
Helping Those In Need has partnered with various NPOs around East London to build a massive tower of donated food and essential necessities to help members of the community who are in need. Guardians of Hope, Vukani Embrace Faith and…
