The mind and heart of 14-year-old chess prodigy Khazimla Mjanyana are winning out against the pathological crush of socio-economic poverty and violence. The young teenager lives in a shack with his single and unemployed mother and…
ZENAKHE GXASHE Jo Jackson’s latest show, Rebel Hearts, takes to the stage this weekend, with the aim of using dance to inspire audience members to break free from the constraints of conventionality and to be brave in the pursuit of their…
What started as a Mandela Day initiative between Link FM and Jam Clothing turned into something truly special, thanks to the incredible spirit of community that came to life at Beacon Bay Retail Park (BB Retail). On Friday morning, 14…
‘SA Confidential’ victorious in 48-hour Film Project contest KAZIMLA MFKILI Eastern Cape Institute of Film from East London will have their short film, SA Confidential screened in Seattle, in the US, next year following their win in the…
LEBO MAJANGAZE Pet Pals is struggling amidst rising costs to care for the surging number of East London’s abandoned and neglected animals. The donor-funded animal welfare organisation cares for more than 200 dogs and 80 cats, many of…
LEBO MJANGAZE Stirling High School’s Interact Club has made an immutable impact on the community with various outreach projects that has earned them the Community Service Award for the busiest interactive club in the city at the 2025 East…
Port Rex Technical High School was abuzz with excitement this weekend as it hosted the fourth annual MIWA Motor Mech Show — one of the Eastern Cape’s standout Youth Month events — and the official launch of Project Dineo, a bold new youth…
St Joseph’s Preparatory and College is bursting with pride as grade 10 pupil Inam Ntikinca, 16, was recently honoured with the senior rising star award at the Eastern Cape Majorette and Cheerleading Association (ECMCA) Provincial…
A month-long investigation by the GO!&Express has revealed just how easy it is for pupils to get hooked on nicotine as many shops across the city are selling vapes without asking for any form of ID. Vapes, or e-cigarettes, are…
LEBO MJANGAZE Ten-year-old Amahle Mfacane of Seven Star Primary School has gone from a beginner in karate to earning first place in his division at the SA National JKA Championships and putting his small school on the map. After placing…
LEBO MJANGAZE The results are in and Stirling High School’s Alex Raath and Damien Salzwedel have scooped A++ awards in the 2025 National Arts Association Teatro Eisteddfod. With thousands of participants, the eisteddfod is one of SA’s…
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation, in partnership with merSETA and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, will launch Project Dineo on June 21 at Port Rex Technical High School to help revive East London’s legacy as a hub for skilled…
Twelve-year-old Caeren Adams’ immune system is attacking her brain leaving her hospital-bound and prone to painful seizures and as her condition continues to deteriorate, her family is in need of urgent financial support to fund her care.…
The stakes are high for Border Schools Rugby Association, given their performance as hosts for the U13 Craven Week in East London next week will determine the success of their bid to host the U18 Craven Week in 2026. The heralded schools…
Since last year, 937 tons of waste have been diverted from the landfill thanks to the tireless efforts of local schools and waste pickers — a huge win for the environment and a step towards a cleaner Buffalo City. DNF Waste and…
Clarendon High School for Girls is celebrating a proud sporting milestone as five of its talented hockey coaches have been selected to represent Border Schools Hockey in 2025. The school praised the dedication, leadership, and passion of…
Merrifield Primary School’s Xylie Tarr and Arcadia School’s Liam Olivier are this year’s recipients of the coveted triple gold award for the East London Eisteddfod (ELFest) Primary School’s Art Exhibition. The exhibition, which started on…
Clarendon Primary School’s senior choir has advanced to the final round of the ATKV-Applous Choir Competition from July 30-August 2, in hopes of defending their title. The competition is SA’s longest-running and most prestigious school…
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…
East London will host the SA Navy’s 2025 World Hydrography Day celebrations from June 20-22, with the navy aiming to fast-track the city’s role as the incubator for the next generation of marine scientists. The event, led by the SA Navy,…
