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LEAKING: Water flows into Fairlands Home from a leak on Scholl Street. Residents allege that the leak has been going for at least four monthsPicture: MATTHEW FIELD

‘Cambridge water leak left unfixed for four months’

Cambridge residents are irate after alleging that BCM has allowed a water leak to go on unattended for months. The leak seems to originate near Scholl Road and flows through Fairlands Home. When the GO! & Express inspected the site…

Hands-on approach to autism

Autism South Africa is holding hosting a five-day workshop, called Hands On Autism, which started on Monday in Cambridge, East London. The workshop aims at educating members of the public about the various factors and symptoms of autism…

SAPS issue warning to parents after attempted kidnappings

The East London branch of the SAPS has issued a warning to community members to be vigilant regarding their children’s whereabouts at all times. The warning comes after two reported cases of attempted kidnapping. “Cambridge police are…

MEDAL MANIA: Carlos Bridger – also known as Justin – shows off his medals from the KwaZulu-Natal Hip Hop Championships he participated in recently Picture: SUPPLIED

Rich medal haul for young hip hop artist

CAMBRIDGE based hip hop/popping dancer, Carlos Bridger, has a spring in his step after winning first place lso known as Justin, came in first place in different routines at the KwaZulu-Natal Hip Hop Championships last Saturday. Bridger –…

ROCKY ROAD: A pothole at Tapson Street covered by sand Picture: AMANDA NANO

Poor state of roads angers residents

SOME roads in the East London suburbs of Cambridge and Southernwood are in dire need of refurbishment. Reporters from the GO! & Express drove to see for themselves after receiving complaints from the community about the state of the…

TAKING PART: The Mdantsane team with BCTTA vice president, Tiffany Adams, third right, who won a trophy at the Mayoral Cup Picture: SUPPLIED

Dimbaza fly the flag

THE annual Buffalo City Metro Municipality Mayoral Cup took place on Saturday at in various locations in the city, with a wide variety of sporting codes being showcased. The GO! attended visited volleyball matches in the Parkside Hall,…

CAMBRIDGE ART

Cambridge Primary achieved 11 selected works of art and 1 silver at the 48th World School Children’s Art Exhibition in China. This is an amazing achievement as this was an international exhibition with thousands of entries from around the…

PARTY TIME

Kennita Parry held a Christmas party for needy kids at Garcia Flats in Cambridge at the weekend. Kids as young as two were treated to a hotdog roll, juice, cake and a whole lot of other treats. Outside, they had hours of fun on the…

HEAPS OF TRASH: Illegal dumping is a topic that is not going away in East London, with everything from car parts to electrical appliances being dumped in open spaces around the city. Many residents blame the lack of dumpsites within the city for illegal dumping Pictures: SUPPLIED

Anger over filthy city

BCM blamed for lack of dumpsites in EL OVER the last couple of months, East London residents have been outraged by the spike in illegal dumping and littering across the city. Residents from Cambridge, Abbotsford, West Bank, Amalinda,…

BROTHERLY LOVE: Brothers Reno and Paris Ioannou run the successful 2Brothers Pizza branches in Cambridge and King William’s Town respectively with regular specials run in-store Picture: THANDEKA NTLONTI

Pizza perfection on doorstep

LOOKING for the best-tasting pizza in East London and King William’s Town? Look no further … 2Brothers Pizza has arrived. 2Brothers Pizza promises to produce the perfect pizza while keeping the price as low as possible. “We use the finest…

Annan wins gold medal for invention

CAMBRIDGE High School pupil, Vanessa Annan recently took part in the International Eskom Science Expo held in Boksburg, receiving a gold medal for her invention, The Aqua Powerhouse. The Grade 11 pupil also received third place in the…

How game of rugby should be played

FIVE or six years ago I had the privilege of meeting one of nature’s gentlemen – a man for whom I have the greatest respect and who has since become one of my dearest friends. His name is Eric van der Vyver, a former Cambridge, Swifts and…

Top comfort, care for retired, elderly

THE East London Senior Citizens Association (ELSCA) was formed in the late 1960s by a group of concerned organisations and individuals of East London to “provide for the need, care and welfare of an indigent and/or aged persons in old age…

INFORMATIVE OUTING

Grade 10 physical science pupils from Cambridge High listen intently to technician Michael Panyaza at the Umzonyana Water Purification Plant. The pupils enjoyed a hugely informative visit to the plant last week, which helped them gain…

City’s young artists display talents

Imagination, creativity, and uniqueness are on full display at the Belgravia Arts School after pupils from more than 20 schools in East London submitted their visual artworks for the Buffalo City Eisteddfod EL Fest 2017. Cambridge,…