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SURF’S UP: East London’s top adaptive surfer Jean-Paul Veaudry in action in San Diego Picture: SUPPLIED

EL surfer beating odds

East London’s top adaptive surfer Jean-Paul Veaudry came fifth in his division in the World Adaptive Surfing Championships held in San Diego recently. Veaudry, who has been surfing since he was 12, lost his leg through a hit-and-run…

Hints on handling last-minute rush

With only a few days left before Christmas, many are flocking to stores to buy the last item or, for some, to buy all the items on their list. Whether grocery or gift shopping, the last- minute frenzy can be daunting and tiresome as…

Local vendors at the Mzantsi Market Picture: SIPHOKAZI VUSO.

Vendors open hearts and stalls

Local Vendors opened their stalls to the public at the Mzantsi Market Fundraiser Festival held in Gonubie recently. The one-day festival was filled with alternative fashion, arts, crafts, food stalls and live entertainment for the family,…

Emslie top achiever at sports awards

Congratulations to Kelly Emslie of Hudson park primary, she recieved the ‘HPPS Sportswoman of the Year’ award and the trophy for the ‘Greatest Single Achievement in Sport at HPPS’ at the Hudson Park primary sports awards recently Picture:…

NSRI’s top tips for safer outings to the beach

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has shared their safety tips for this festive season. They are encouraging the public to be vigilant and to adopt a safety conscious mindset around coastal and inlandswaters. Keep the following…

MINDLESS BEAUTY: Nathan Sanan’s painting of flamboyant birds at Chamberlain Road Picture: SIPHOKAZI VUSO.

Mindless beauty to dispel city’s anger

Although the colourful paintings of colourful birds on Chamberlain Road in Berea lights up the grim grungy cement wall and makes passersby gaze in awe, the man behind the painting, Nathan Sanan, 32, says it is just mindless beauty. The…

Disabled woman’s fight against trash

Despite Buffalo City Metro’s (BCM) plea to residents to not take out refuse amid the recent workers’ strike, Bongiwe Sangqu of Heaven Hills in Amalinda said residents in her area had piled up rubbish in front of her home. Sangqu, who uses…

Tornado hits EC schools

A vicious tornado ripped open roofs, flattened walls and severely damaged 26 schools in the Eastern Cape last weekend. The majority of these schools are in the OR Tambo Coastal education district. The damage ranges from flattened toilets…

One missing, one transported to hospital in Nahoon beach drowning

At 10:30am on Saturday December 08, NSRI East London duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Nahoon Beach. NSRI rescue runner Lotto Rescuer responded along with sea rescue craft Spirit of DHL and NSRI…

GALLERY: Carols Spectacular lifts Christmas spirit

Christmas spirit was alive and well at the annual Carols Spectacular, an evening of Christmas carols and celebration held at the Calvary church in Quigney on Sunday, December 9. Pictures: SIPHOKAZI VUSO. Read full story on the Go! on…

SAPS out to ensure safer season

The SAPS has kicked off their annual Safer Festive Season operations, police from various stations in the region with aim of curbing drug trafficking, stock theft, drunken driving, possession of illegal firearms and traffic offences.…

Children enjoy day at beach

Angel’s Outreach and Round Table Border area teamed up to host their 4th fourth annual Christmas party at Glen Eden beach for about 150 disadvantaged children from children’s homes in East London last on Saturday. Round Table East London…

DA condemns BCM strike

NOT ON: The (DA) in the Buffalo City has condemned actions of striking Buffalo City Municipality Metro (BCMM) workers and their Union. “The municipality has promised to outsource picking up of rubbish while resolving the strike.…

Young Sibulele to sing at Guild concert

AW Barnes grade 7 pupil Sibulele Ndatsha, 14, will be sharing the stage at the Guild Theatre on Saturday December 8 with the Rockets and Rhema, a band from Cape Town that has been entertaining audiences across SA. The opportunity came…

Two men missing in the surf

At 3:30pm, Thursday December 6, NSRI East London duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Eastern Beach. The sea rescue craft Lotto Rescue Runner was launched and responded alongside NSRI rescue swimmers,…