An Umtiza Arts Festival regular act is set to serenade crowds at the much-anticipated Masibuyelembo Arts Festival, taking place at the Dimbaza Shack Theatre in Zabalaza this Saturday from 10am to 5pm. The first-of-its-kind festival in the…
KuGompo City is set to come alive on September 26, when DNF Waste and Environmental Services hosts the DNF Green Jazz Festival & Market 2026. The unique community celebration blends live jazz, fine art, poetry, and sustainable fashion…
Support for protecting and conserving the environment surrounding the Nahoon Point Nature Reserve will be combined with helping out much-loved animal sanctuary PetPals, when scores of city people enjoy a favourite dawn ritual, the Spring…
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…
KuGompo City residents can look forward to a vibrant celebration of fun, fitness and community spirit when the Calvary Colour Run takes place at the Old Selbornians’ Ostrich Field on Saturday, July 4. The family-friendly event promises a…
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…
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…
The much-anticipated Bathurst Agricultural Show 2026 kicks off today, promising four days of entertainment, exhibitions and activities for the whole family. Running daily from early morning until late, the show offers a wide variety of…
The Border Historical Society’s talk this month will feature guest speaker Mike Coleman, who will present a thought-provoking lecture titled Dongas, Sheep and Ploughs. The talk will take place on Saturday, at 2.30pm, at the East London…
BOB NORRIS Running the Surfers Challenge on a Saturday afternoon does have a few drawbacks for youthful athletes, which centres around primary sporting commitments. It is not as heavily congested as rugby, soccer and hockey obligations,…
A red Valentine’s heart will beat a little louder in East London this month, not in a hospital ward but on the sand and sidewalks of Nahoon, where families, doctors, survivors and “heart angels” will gather to walk for the tiniest…
Scores of senior citizens danced and enjoyed tea at the annual Jolly Old Fellows event, hosted by the Border Vintage and Classic Car Club on Saturday. Osner Hotel was filled with laughter, nostalgia and the hum of vintage engines as the…
The spirit of entrepreneurship lit up in East London last week when the Umhlanga-based Hollywood Foundation brought it’s nationally celebrated Bambelela Business Awards to the Eastern Cape for the first time. The three-day programme…
Chintsa’s Sardine Festival kicks off from July 4-13, celebrating the spectacular sardine run, which marks the migration of shoals of silver fish along SA’s East Coast bringing in its wake dolphins, whales, birds and seals to our Wild…
After a sold-out run at the Umtiza Arts Festival, the powerful isiXhosa drama, Buzani Kubawo, returns to East London’s Guild Theatre for two special Youth Day performances on June 16, to teach emerging generations about the importance of…
LEBO MJANGAZE Chilli Club SA is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a sizzling event at the East London Museum on April 26. From 11am to 5pm, the venue will come alive with stalls showcasing all things chilli — from spicy sauces and…
This Easter weekend, the Yellowwood Forest in Gxarha (Morgan Bay) will come alive with music, compassion, and community, as the Pawsitivity Festival benefits local animal welfare projects. The event features award-winning marimba bands…
TANDO NKUNGWANA Officially launching at the Faith Dome Café on April 29, Pastor Noel Burrell‘s Worship in a Helmet is an inspiring non-fiction book that aims to encourage readers to overcome life’s challenges through faith and prayer. The…
Skinny G Productions is bringing the spicy flavours, cultural performances, and family-friendly entertainment of Asia to the streets of East London with the Asian Street Food Festival. The event, set to take place on the evening of Friday…
Talented Mdantsane-born comedian Mthawelanga ‘Tats’ Nkonzo returns to Legends Showcase on 28 February for his second annual Love is for Dummies show. This time, he’s partnering with fellow local comedian Virgil Prins for a night dedicated…
