From cassettes and vinyl records to club jazz remixes and a passion for keeping the dance floor alive, music has been a lifelong journey for Vinay “The Jazzmaster” (real name Vinay Harry). His musical journey began at home, growing up…
For theatre-maker Zimkitha Kumbaca, bringing Confessions of a Blacklisted Woman: She Bellows to KuGompo City is about much more than staging a play, it is about returning to where some of her deepest experiences began and reclaiming her…
From cassettes and vinyl records to club jazz remixes and a passion for keeping the dance floor alive, music has been a lifelong journey for Vinay “The Jazzmaster” (real name Vinay Harry). His musical journey began at home, growing up…
Another exciting chapter in the growth of padel in KuGompo City will be written this Friday evening when the Royal Padel League launches its inaugural Over-40s League at Beacon Bay Country Club. The competition is the first of its kind in…
The Jo Jackson Dance Company (JJDC) is preparing to deliver its biggest production yet with A Night with the Stars – Dance Awards 2026, set to light up the Guild Theatre this weekend. The production promises a glamorous red-carpet…
Young artists from across the Eastern Cape are showcasing their creativity, identity and lived experiences in The Group Chat, a collective exhibition currently on display at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery. The exhibition, which opened on…
The laughter, chaos and drama of KuGompo City’s school life takes centre stage in Montywood’s latest comedy sitcom, Class of 2025, a production that blends old-school classroom experiences with modern-day pupil culture, while shining a…
The boardroom has become a battlefield, and for young graduate Likamva, survival is no longer just about paying off her NSFAS debt — it’s about navigating a ruthless corporate world where ambition, manipulation and betrayal lurk behind…
Eastern Cape filmmakers working under Kumkani FM’s digital streaming platform, Montywood, are building excitement ahead of the release of the latest episode of their popular telenovela, The Long Arm of the Law. Produced under the…
Kumkani FM’s digital streaming platform, Montywood, has officially launched its latest production, Class of 2025, a comedy-drama filmed in KuGompo that reflects the realities of life in South African schools. The series explores the…
The Umtiza Arts Festival has reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating 10 years of showcasing artistic excellence, cultural heritage and local talent in Buffalo City. What began as a shared vision between passionate arts advocates, the…
Hundreds of music lovers, artists and cultural enthusiasts descended on KuGompo City at the weekend, as the 10th edition of the Umtiza Arts Festival brought colour, music and entertainment to Buffalo City Metro. The annual festival, which…
The spirit of resilience, creativity and cultural pride is set to take centre stage as the Umtiza Festival marks its 10th anniversary in Buffalo City, promising a rich and dynamic programme that reflects both its roots and its growth over…
Pupils in KuGompo are in for a powerful and immersive educational experience as the Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts (SSIPA) launches its much-anticipated Funda Festival this May. The festival kicked-off at the Alexander…
LISAKHANYA NDWAYI Today, KuGompo City will join cities around the world in celebrating International Jazz Day, as House 87 hosts a live music showcase aimed at blending global jazz traditions with the Eastern Cape’s cultural identity. The…
Thornycroft Lodge & Spa will host a vibrant Family Fun Day this Friday, bringing together entertainment, wellness, and community-driven experiences in a tranquil outdoor setting. The event will feature a full programme of activities for…
KuGompo City filmmaker and founder of Amantambo Media, Siviwe Mhambi, is making waves in the local film space with her production Impilo Yase Kasi — a project rooted in authentic township storytelling. Impilo Yase Kasi explores real-life…
Anthropologist Geraldine Morkom has had a front row seat in the study of how a national leadership figure can find joy and resolution in the most humble of community projects — and do their own menial grunt work. Morkom, director of the…
“I still feel free!” the city’s veteran woman motorcyclist and hairdresser Alrose Vice said. Fifty-five years ago, Vice “borrowed” her brother’s motorcycle. She was 16, living with her family in Euwin Court in Webb Street, Southernwood.…
The Amathole Museum has invited members of the public to attend a special hybrid book launch celebrating a new multi-authored publication on Tiyo Soga. Titled Tiyo Soga: An African Voice in History, Faith and Freedom, the book will be…
