EMIHLE MBANGATHA The Quigney Ratepayers and Residents Association (QRPRA) is celebrating a year of successful initiatives which have helped reintroduce tourism back into the area, benefitting businesses. The association began its…
Eco-warrior retirees at Settlers Rest Retirement Village joined forces with Caring Owls NPO this time last year to provide a safe home for rescued and endangered birds as part of these senior citizen’s mission to protect our local…
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…
TANDO NKUNGWANA Silverdale Women’s Development NPC from Kidds Beach and Yizanazo Co-operative from Amalinda saw the culmination of a dream fulfilled last week when they were given an opportunity to sell their products directly to…
It’s impressive, in all ways, to see strong family dynamics at work and championing a most successful family business which has long served the Buffalo City and beyond. Firstpro Engineering (Pty) Ltd was established in 1994 and has…
TANDO NKUNGWANA A new artistic landmark is set to brighten Gonubie Main Road, turning the town’s reservoir into a vibrant mural that celebrates its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. The community-driven project, spearheaded by…
Potholes are an unfortunate and dangerous reality for many Buffalo City municipality (BCM) residents. With the recent rains exposing even more potholes and poor road conditions, the impact on road users has become increasingly severe. In…
LEBO MJANGAZE In an effort to combat the rising challenges of violence and bullying in schools, local organisation Bumb’ingomso hosted a powerful awareness campaign at Parkside Primary School last week which brought together a range of…
It has been 28 agonising days since East London grandmother Eudora Bruintjies vanished without a trace, and her family is now bracing for the heartbreaking possibility that their search may end with a devastating discovery. The…
Border Icons in Sport (BIS) wrapped up its impactful three-year project celebrating legendary sports figures from diverse communities with an event highlighting heritage and unity. The local organising committee, chaired by Geoff Gamiet,…
Helping Those In Need has partnered with various NPOs around East London to build a massive tower of donated food and essential necessities to help members of the community who are in need. Guardians of Hope, Vukani Embrace Faith and…
After more than two decades, East London’s historic Mercury statue, hacked from its pedestal and nearly lost to scrap metal thieves, may soon be restored thanks to the dedication of a local art enthusiast. Attorney and artist Wade Louw…
Despite the harsh weather conditions on September 26, more than 80 dedicated volunteers came together to clean up Eastern Beach in Quigney, showcasing true community spirit. The initiative was led by the East London-based Ihlumelo…
Food insecurity across the Eastern Cape has seen 207 children die in the last two years due to severe acute malnutrition (SAM) — a reality that Buffalo City is not spared, and the Glynn Ramoo charity golf day on October 19 hopes to raise…
Crewe Primary School is 120 years old and over the last 12 decades it has solidified its reputation as a school of great repute amid the shrinking number of available schools for the fast-growing suburb of Amalinda. Crewe, formerly known…
KAZIMLA MFIKILI The increasing deterioration of Gonubie’s roads brings into question the success of the Buffalo City’s Municipality’s (BCM) Operation Valazonke programme, which in May had committed to filling 30,000 potholes across the…
After August 8, we may witness ratepayers’ associations from across the city institute legal action against the Buffalo City Municipality’s (BCM) electricity tariff increases if, after 14 days, the metro does not agree to measures that…
The legality of BCMM mayor Princess Faku’s electricity meter amnesty deal announced last week is being called into question given the deal contravenes the city’s electricity supply bylaw and will place financial strain on paying…
John Bisseker Secondary School has become an indictment of the EC education department’s failuresand the maelstrom of challenges at the school came to a head last week Friday when classes were suspended to force the department to act…
Local video streaming platform Montywood will be hosting its first annual film awards on Saturday March 2 at the Guild Theatre in East London. The awards are aimed at celebrating excellence in local cinema and recognising the talented…
