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What’s on the GO! – 11 January

Today ● Are you ready to join our motivated group? The University of the Third Age (U3A) caters to people of a so- called “mature age”, from about 50 to 90, who are still eager for more knowledge and have a zest for listening to cultural…

We’re back

The GO! & Express family are back in action and ready for a year filled with mostly good news and views. We’d love to hear from you so send your news and views (and letters are always welcome) to ethiennea@tisoblackstar.co.za,…

Off to the World Cup

Hudson Park High pupils Akhona Mnyaka and Jason Niemand were selected to represent SA U19 side for the World Cup in New Zealand from January 13 to February 4. The Hudson pair will be joined by fellow-East Londoner, Thando Ntini,…

Achievements recognised

Hope Schools recently held their foundation phase prize-giving, where many students were congratulated and received certificates for their achievements Picture: SUPPLIED

Canvas in motion

The Beauty Academy in Berea held their annual graduation for students going into their second year and for those leaving the academy at the end of their second year. Pictured are some of the body art pieces done by the first years…

Festive cheer

The cast from the show ‘Spectacular’ had a lot of fun and were in festive mood after their performance earlier this month. The show was organised by Chase Collett and Ashley Behrens to raise funds to fix up the Alexander Playhouse in…

Motorcycle club boosts elderly

HAWKS Motor Cycle Club East London recently handed over a cheque to the value of R20000 to the club’s adopted charity, the DJ Sobey Old Age Home. Roughly eight years ago, the bikers club took note of the desperate call for assistance, by…

What’s on the GO! – 21 December

Today Are you ready to join our motivated group? The University of the Third Age (U3A) caters to people of a so called “mature age”, from about 50 to 90, who are still eager for more knowledge and a zest for listening to cultural and…

Liverpool sign Sheltons

Brothers to play for LFC academy ENGLISH soccer giants Liverpool Football Club have signed brothers Gabriano and El Niño Shelton to play for their academies – and there is an East London connection involved. The boys, aged 10 and 7…

Rocking at Rockets show

The Rockets performed at the Guild Theatre last week Saturday night with funds raised going to the many charity projects run by the Peggy Nesta Foundation. Seen at the show are, from left, Belinda Arends, Pelicia Casojee and Charon…

WORKING IT

The Workbench Festival brought the community around the centre in Parkridge together. Workbench Centre is where physically and mentally handicapped adults work, doing small simple tasks for companies for a small wage. The festival was…

EL teen on a hockey high

Zimkitha makes Premier League history FIFTEEN-year-old Zimkitha “Pienky” Smayile made history when she became the youngest-ever player in the Premier Hockey League (PHL) after signing for the Orange River Rafters. And the Grade 10 Hudson…

Last points race a high-revs occasion

THE last points Border Stock Car Association’s dirt oval race of the season was a huge success with a good field taking part in the action at the weekend. “We will still host an Old Year’s race on December 30,” the association’s secretary…

DELICIOUS SPREAD: Grab a breakfast for under R50 or a gourmet burger or just stay for the buffet as all the food at Ninadeli’s is delicious Pictures: SUPPLIED

Coffee, fare at its finest

FIND Ninadeli’s cosy coffee shop on Epsom Road in Stirling on the way to East London’s famous Nahoon reef. We offer a wide variety of meals to entice all appetites on our à la carte menu. We have breakfasts, lunches from Monday to…

GO People – Odette Breakspear

Odette Breakspear Q: Occupation? A: I am a marketer at Kempston Lifestyle Centre. Q: What motivates you to achieve more in life? A: The desire to continually better myself as an individual and in business as well. Q: What keeps you…