GO People – Mandla ‘Blackman’ Gxumisa
This week we chat with talented, master of the decks Mandla Gxumisa, popularly known as Blackman, about his journey as one of East London’s...
EL businesswoman celebrates MTN recognition
East London businesswoman Sia Mausi has been recognised as one of MTN’s Top 10 Women in Digital Business, a well-deserved award that represents the...
King Zintle takes over EL DJ scene: Already making waves after...
Mdantsane-born Zintle Ngxovu, popularly known as King Zintle, is breaking barriers as a popular female DJ in a male-dominated industry.
The 30-year-old self-proclaimed Melophile began...
Celebrating women innovators
Entrepreneurship has gone beyond a simple means to a financial end. Women have found ways to monetise their creativity and in turn, have reshaped...
GO People – Bonke Monono
This week, we profile Bonke Monono, owner of SirB Foods & Gaming Zone, a one-of-a-kind entertainment and food establishment.
Q: What service do you provide?
A:...
SARB runs workshop to help the blind and visually impaired identify...
The South African Reserve Bank, in partnership with the SA National Council of the Blind and Blind SA, hosted a currency authentication teaching and...
Advertorial: EL welcomes virtual reality studio for gaming, travel, fitness, and...
East London is buzzing with excitement with the opening of Immersive Realms, a groundbreaking virtual reality studio situated in Abbotsford.
Priced at a wallet-friendly R180...
GO People – Singwa ‘Hercules’ Silinga
Personal trainer Singwa ‘Hercules’ Silinga shares how he prepares individual plans for his clients.
What services do you offer?
We offer personal training in private and...
Tini empowers BCM residents through her real estate workshops
Xoliswa Tini, a prominent realty entrepreneur and innovator launched the first in a series of mentorship and workshop programmes on November 20, aimed at...
BKCOB equips local NGOs with skills to sustain, grow their impact
The Good Deeds Committee of the Border-Kei Chamber of Business proudly awarded 14 local NGOs on November 15 with certificates for having completed its...
Project teaches financial skills
A group of Amalinda women have decided to put their financial future in their own hands and create opportunities for themselves through sewing.
The Sizamele...
GO People – Deryn Marshall
This week, we chat to personal trainer Deryn Marshall about his passion for fitness and helping people reach their health goals.
Q: What type of...
Home of Modern Learning: Education without barriers
Home of Modern Learning (HML) is a newly registered private secondary school in Cambridge with a proud history of educational excellence.
Established in 2017 as...
Pot O’Curry celebrates fourth year in business
Pot O’Curry epitomises an ideal home-grown takeaway business in that it brings a mix of flavoursome food blended with a good dollop or two...
Vincent Park celebrates birthday with two awards
Vincent Park Shopping Centre is celebrating having received two Footprint Marketing Awards recently.
Shopping centres across the country also received awards.
Vincent Park, the only mall...
Spend 12 hours in a kennel for SPCA
In a bid to meet their financial obligations to the animals, Meyers Motors Bazaar has partnered with the SPCA on an exciting fundraising initiative...
Business chamber introduces new organic market
In a proactive move to bolster local agriculture and provide consumers with access to fresh, organic produce, the Border Kei Chamber of Businesses (BKCOB)...
EL enthusiasts join rest of world in marking International Coffee Day
International Coffee Day fell on Sunday, October 1, much to the excitement of coffee lovers worldwide.
This is a special occasion meant to promote and...
Mural beautifies city, boosts artists,Artwork focuses on history, future of automotive...
The BMW mural art project concluded on September 30, and the 12m-long wall outside the dealership in Berea has been transformed into a burst...
GO People – Lana Jade Geyer
We chat to entrepreneur Lana Jade Geyer about her brands The Ultra Cookie Co, The Toffee Apple Factory and The Snack Co.
What products do...
Go People – Denver Esben
This week we chat to Denver Esben, owner and CEO of Siyasebenza Plumbing about what it takes to be a good plumber in East...
Go People – Tayla Venter
This week we chat to Tayla Venter about her printing business, Beneath The Bark.
Q: What services do you offer?
A: I personalise everything. From printing...
GO People – Melissa Volmink
We chat to Melissa Volmink about the ins and outs of her business Boujee Box.
Q: What products do you make?
A: I make customised gift...
Shamrock Pies expands with new warehouse in Cape Town
East London’s much-loved Shamrock Pies celebrated their 50th birthday this year with the launch of a Cape Town warehouse.
A homegrown brand, Shamrock, is well...
Buffalo City-born dietician at forefront of combining nutrition with technology
Originally from Buffalo City but now based abroad, dietician, founder and CEO of Qina, Dr Mariette Abrahams MBA RD is im
proving public health by...
GO People – Ayabulela Mabinda
Ayabulela Mabinda is the director of an EL-based small business called Black Race Sneaker Wash.
What services do you offer?
We offer sneaker wash and footwear...
Ginger Love proudly represents SA at international food export fair in...
Simone Klaasen, co-founder of Ginger Love, proudly represented SA at Japan’s Food Export Fair 2023, marking yet another successful international expo for the brand.
This...
ECLB takes steps to curb underage drinking
COMMEMORATING: Runners participate in the 21km race in honour of 21 Enyobeni victims. Picture: MARK ANDREWSOn June 21, the Eastern Cape Liquor Board confirmed...
Port Rex and MIWA host exhilarating competition
In honour of Youth Day, the Motor Industry Workshops Association of SA (MIWA) Eastern Cape hosted their second Motor Mech show at Port Rex...
GO People – Amanda Dunne
We chat with Amanda Dunne, a registered nurse in private practice about managing the disease.
What do you do?
I am a registered nurse who has...
Business workshop for informal traders
Due to the rising costs of living, many have turned to informal trading to be able to provide for their families.
Women in the less...
Go People – Nci Tshiki
We chat with Nci Tshiki, owner of local business Squeeky Clean.
What do you do? What product or service do you offer?
I manufacture and supply...
‘Ngena Noah’ hitmaker chosen as ambassador
Metro FM Awards song of the year winner Betusile Mcinga was recently announced as the brand ambassador for Buffalo Toyota.
The Ngena Noah hitmaker was...
Go People – Chantel Haschick
We chat with Chantel Haschick about the clothing business she runs with her husband, Des
How would you describe your business? What exactly do you...
GO People – Dane Fortein
We chat with Dane Fortein about his successful career in personal and corporate photography.
What type of photography do you specialise in?
I’m a full-time corporate,...
Go People – Dierde Ann Kelly
What type of art do you specialise in?
I was introduced to art through another art teacher who was my mentor. Then lockdown happened. I...
GO People – Bernie Nel
We chat with Bernie Nel about her thriving cake business, Bernie Boo Bakes.
What products/services do you offer?
I make novelty cakes, cupcakes and flavored biscuits.
When...
Braza’s celebrates a year of scrumptious meals
Braza’s Portuguese Fusion in Berea celebrates its first birthday this month.
Go! & Express caught up with the owner and head chef Jean-Michel Silva to...
Unemployment a top worry for South Africans: survey
As the country grapples with joblessness and slow economic growth‚ the Ipsos What Worries the World survey shows almost 70% of South Africans cited...
‘Banginkulu’ or ‘Bangikulu’: SA language board clears the air on banknote...
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has responded to claims a Xitsonga word was “incorrectly” spelt on SA's new bank notes.
The South African...
Over four decades of bookish bliss
The Oxford Book Shop and Book Exchange first opened its doors in 1975 at 169 Oxford Street and has consistently been providing East London...
Go People – Carin Basson
This week we chat with The Cheeky Flower owner Carin Basson about her unique business concept.
What products or services do you offer?
We offer a...
Local photographer still inspires after 40 years
This year, Rob Pollock Photography celebrates 40 years as a trusted local brand.
What started in 1983 as a small photographic studio has since grown...
Go People – James Dollery
This week we chat with WAHL-certified male groomer James Dollery about his career in haircutting.
What products/services do you offer?
My services include gents and boys’...
Gqeberha chef wins tavern showdown
The Eastern Cape leg of the first-ever Mzansi Tavern Cook-off competition took place at the Blue Ribbon Catering and Hospitality School on Tuesday and...
Beloved club rises from ashes
After the popular and well-loved Rhythm Bar closed down in 2017, a fairly large group of East London patrons lost their favourite hangout spot....
SPCA fleet back on road
Earlier this year, the SPCA reached out via social media requesting help after five of their fleet vehicles could not be used anymore due...
Go People – Mark Plumstead
This week we chat with Mark Plumstead about how he turned his passion into a source of income by selling various locally sourced natural...
End of an era for EL institution
TAMMY FRAY
Operating for over 40 years, the Ideal Butchery in Cambridge on Queen Street closed its doors for the last time on March 3.
Founded...
Go People – Dinika L Rooy
This week we chat with creative artist Dinika L Rooy about the beautiful and unique accessory designs that she makes under her brand Dee’s...
