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Spring Swim participants take to the waters of Nahoon Beach at dawn on September 1, combining their love of the ocean with a commitment to conservation and support for PetPals animal sanctuary. Picture: ALAN EASON.

Annual September tradition gets new charitable twist

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…

Beauty therapists Lungisa Sidubulekana and Siviwe Cekiso from Thornycroft Lodge & Spa treat guests to relaxing massages during their stay at the tranquil lodge lodge, set in the tranquil setting of Horseshoe Valley. Picture: SUPPLIED

Enjoy family fun day at Thornycroft Lodge & Spa

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…

Beauty therapists Lungisa Sidubulekana and Siviwe Cekiso from Thornycroft Lodge & Spa treat guests to relaxing massages during their stay at the tranquil lodge lodge, set in the tranquil setting of Horseshoe Valley. Picture: SUPPLIED

Enjoy family fun day at Thornycroft Lodge & Spa to host family fun day Body

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 spiritual mentor and award-winning photographer Marlene Neumann, delivered a moving keynote titled ‘Finding balance in a changing world’ to members of the Braelyn Senior Recreational Club gathered at Mahila Mandal Hall recently. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Finding balance in a changing world

Members of the Braelyn Senior Recreational Club gathered for an insightful and uplifting afternoon at Mahila Mandal Hall on Thursday, where guest of honour, spiritual mentor and photographer Marlene Neumann, delivered a moving keynote…

Bettina du Buson, organiser of the annual Christmas market at the St Andrew’s Lutheran Church and the riot of food, decoration and presents on offer.Picture: MIKE LOEWE

We found the Christmas elves!

A ton of nutmeg, cardamom and cinnamon-scented traditional German bakes will leave this hall by the end of the week. Go! took a peek at the annual 11-day Christmas market at the St Andrew’s Lutheran Church. It was faint-worthy! Tables in…

OLYMPIC DREAM: The SA coastal rowing squad vying for selection to take part on the global stage leading up to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 are, from left, Izzy Bruce, Frances Hill, Ed Godfrey, Taine Buyse, Bill Godfrey, George du Ploy and Alexis Kneale. Picture: MIKE LOEWE

‘It is like transitioning from ballet to motocross’

The wave peaks sharply, the sculler strokes furiously on the blades as the canary-yellow Kanghua sprint boat, lifts and starts to catch the swell. But it’s too late, and despite expert gesticulating of support of the coach and…

FOR ANIMALS, FOR FUN: Tracy Davel, Tamara Hartwanger and Tanzi de Wet greet the spring season in flower-bedecked style. Picture: MIKE LOEWE

SECRET SOUL OF SPRING

MIKE LOEWE What makes our city come alive? The Spring Swim had its best ever turnout — more than 250 people arrived at Nahoon Beach Lifesavers’ Shack — in the dark! At first light they started streaming in, with family, significant…

GO Review – The Life List

Genre: Comedy, romance, drama The Life List is a refreshing, heartwarming story about finding one’s purpose, dealing with grief and revisiting one’s childhood aspirations. After the death of her mother, Alex (played by Sofia Carson)…

SPICY CELEBRATION: The annual Chilli Festival is coming to East London museum on Saturday. Don’t miss out! Picture: SUPPLIED

Chilli Club promises to heat up EL fest

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…

LEADING BY EXAMPLE: Viola Davis plays the US president in the new film ‘G20’, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review – G20

Genre: Action, thriller G20 is a captivating thriller film that expertly blends together elements of action, drama, and social commentary that will intrigue US and SA audiences alike. With a diverse cast of local and international…

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL LEGEND: Award-winning rock singer Arno Carstens will be performing at Bay Collective on Sunday May 30. Picture: SUPPLIED

Carstens brings latest tour to EL’s Bay Collective

Popular SA singer-songwriter Arno Carstens is set to take the stage at Bay Collective on Sunday March 30. The show forms part of Carstens’ provincial Pendulum Tour, which will see him performing in East London, Gqeberha, St Francis Bay,…

INTERNATIONAL DUO: East London’s Jacques du Plessis and the UK’s Anthony Drake will be performing a musical recital featuring their piano and clarinet talents at the ‘Clarinet Across Continents’ recital taking place at the Guild Theatre on Tuesday April 5. Picture: SUPPLIED

UK, SA sounds join forces for special clarinet, piano recital at Guild Theatre

Music lovers are in for a treat as clarinetist Anthony Drake and pianist Jacques du Plessis take to the stage for the Clarinet Across Continents recital at the Guild Theatre on Tuesday, April 5. Presented by Onaipo Productions, the…

ARTISTIC VISION: Vincent Park Shopping Centre recently won three awards at the annual Footprint Marketing Awards. One of the accolades was a silver award for Nathan Sanan’s Rugby World Cup mural. Picture: SUPPLIED

Vincent Park’s rugby mural wins top marketing award

Vincent Park Shopping Centre has once again been recognised for its excellent marketing initiatives, securing three awards at the annual Footprint Marketing Awards, including a silver award for the Rugby World Cup mural, painted by…

POLITICAL THRILLER: James Marsden and Sterling K. Brown star in the incredible new political thriller, ‘Paradise’ now streaming on Disney+. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review – Paradise

Genre: Thriller, drama, If there’s ever been a show that will have you hooked from the first episode, Paradise is it. The thrilling political drama hooks viewers with stellar acting performances, brilliant cinematography and an intriguing…

EASTERN EXPERIENCE: East London’s first ever Asian street food festival kicks off tomorrow — don’t miss out! Picture: SUPPLIED

EL hosts first Asian street food festival

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…

VALENTINE’S VIEWING: Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams star in the popular 2004 romantic drama ‘The Notebook’, a highly recommended watch for Valentine’s Day. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review – The Notebook (Throwback Thursday)

Genre: Romance, drama Few love stories have captured hearts quite like The Notebook. As Valentine’s Day rolls around once again, this beloved 2004 film remains a staple for romance lovers, evoking tears, nostalgia, and unwavering belief…

DISNEY KING: ‘Mufasa:The Lion King’ is now showing at Hemingways Movies: Picture: SUPPPLIED

GO Review – Mufasa: The Lion King

Genre: Musical, adventure, animation The Lion King is one of the most well-known Disney stories of all time. Mufasa: The Lion King is both a prequel and sequel to the 2019 remake. The film starts off with Rafiki (voiced by John Kani)…

MAGICAL FRIENDSHIP: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star in the film ‘Wicked: Part 1’, now showing at Hemingways Cinema. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review – Wicked: Part 1 [COMPETITION]

Genre: Musical, Fantasy One of the most anticipated films of 2024 has finally premiered and, thankfully, it is just as good as promised, if not better. Wicked is the first of a two-part film adaptation of the stage musical of the same…

SURVIVAL STORY: ‘Lost’ is a suspense, action thriller series that premiered 20 years ago and is still worth watching today. Picture: SUPPLIED

Twenty years ago, a plane crashed on a mysterious island and 46 passengers’ lives were changed forever. Lost was one of the most critically acclaimed shows of the 2000s and continues to have a growing fan base 14 years after it ended. The…

Win tickets to watch Idols SA winners perform

On Saturday November 30, fans of Idols SA will be treated to a special “Festive Fever” performance by three previous winners: Jody Williams (season four), Sasha-Lee Davids (season five) and Berry Trytsman (season 17), at the Guild…