GO Review – It Ends With Us

Genre: Romance, drama  Movie adaptations of beloved novels are tricky to execute but, It Ends with Us, is a rare achievement in that the movie...

King Zintle takes over EL DJ scene

  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...

Go Review – Jackpot!

Genre: Comedy, action  John Cena’s rebrand from a champion wrestler to a comedy actor hits new planes of success every time he appears on screen...

GO Review – Fly Me to The Moon

Genre: Comedy, romance  The new release, Fly Me to the Moon, is a fictional retelling of the famous Apollo 11 moon landing and succeeds in...

GO Review – Despicable Me 4

Genre: Animation  Despicable Me 4 has solidified itself as a movie sequel full of fun and laughter for the whole family, with an engaging storyline,...

Collins progresses from opening act to lead star: Win tickets to...

Many years ago, comedian Robby Collins was the opening act for Trevor Noah at the Guild Theatre and in the intervening years, Collins has...

New podcast to highlight SA role in Angolan wars

A new feature length audio podcast, Stripped, is coming to listeners in September and is based on the contentious and heart-breaking history of the...

Koch brings his big-mouthed crew of puppets to Alexander Playhouse

FAITH MTWANA SA’s most popular ventriloquist comedian Conrad Koch and his politically astute puppet, Chester Missing, are bringing their Despicable Hehe comedy show tour to...

Eagles become Wildcats on stage next week

Hudson Park High School is bringing the enduring magic of cult classic, High School Music to the local stage for the first time ever...

GO Review – Lobola Man

Genre: Comedy, romance  The newly released film, Lobola Man, typifies the bright future on the horizon for SA films and marks what is hopefully the...

GO People – Lesedi Lester Sikwe

We chat with photographer Lesedi Sikwe about his brand SickWear Lifestyle. Q: What service do you provide?  A: I provide photography, videography, aerial photography, and canvas...

GO Review – A Family Affair

Genre: Comedy, romance The success of a good romantic comedy depends on believable chemistry, but A Family Affair features two leads without a shred of...

Local artist plans to share Xhosa traditional music at NAF

Buffalo City’s own Yakha Mlali will take to the National Arts Festival (NAF) stage for the second consecutive year with his original production, lingoma...

New reality TV show puts relationships to the test

Genre: Reality show  The SA spin-off of the global social experiment reality dating show, The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, is breathe of fresh air...

A night of musical brilliance with special guests

Pianist Hayley White is celebrating a lifetime of music prowess with a special recital, A Musical Journey, at the Guild Theatre on Thursday February 22. The...

‘Wonka’ falls short of previous adaptations of beloved story

Genre: Adventure, comedy, family, musical Wonka is an unnecessary musical remake with incomplete details, mediocre songs, and a plot that makes little sense, despite a...

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...

Jo Jackson dance showcase takes you on journey around world

ROSA-KAROO LOEWE Performers are bringing the world of dance back home, celebrating the diversity of cultural performance as part of the annual showcase from the...

GO Review – The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and...

Genre: Action, adventure, musical The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes primarily caters to die-hard fans of the franchise, providing some comfort and...

Exhibition aims to debunk stereotypes in African healing

Ukuthwasa is an SA term for the calling to become an indigenous healer or a sangoma and it is a practice that draws from...

Greatest works of the age to be performed at Guild

Popular East London pianists Jacques du Plessis and Germaine Gamiet are preparing for their concert, Piano 4 Hands, at the Guild Theatre on Tuesday...

WIN TICKETS TO VIRGIL PRINS AND DILLAN OLIPHANT COMEDY SHOW

Two of the country’s funniest comedians, Virgil Prins and Dillan Oliphant, will be coming to East London for a one-night-only show on Friday November...

Distinctions for Abbotsford ballerinas

  Six Abbotsford Christian School girls have achieved excellent results in their ballet exams with the Royal Academy of Dance. Lubuko Somhlalo, Hlelo Mntonintshi, Mary Bolarinwa,...

Win tickets to 4th annual jazz restoration concert

The fourth annual Restoration in Jazz tribute and fundraising concert will be taking place on Saturday November 4 at the Guild Theatre. This year’s showcase...

GO Review – Gen V

Genre: Action, adventure, comedy Gen V is a somewhat realistic account of what the lives of teenagers with superhero powers’ lives would be like. It’s a...

Comedy couple shares survival tips at Bulletproof show

Comedy duo Lisa Bobbert and Aaron Mcilroy are bringing their hilarious cabaret comedy show 'Bulletproof’ to the Guild Theatre from 24 – 26 October....

Mixed media exhibition reflects on childhood

  The Ukunqwena art exhibition will showcase artwork from local artists at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery on Thursday October 19. Sango Filita, Lukhanyo Muluse, and...

GO Review: Sex Education

Genre: Comedy, teen drama, sex comedy  Sex Education, the groundbreaking series that captivated audiences with its vibrant characters and frank exploration of intimate subjects, has...

Africa Unite Festival returns

The Africa Unite Cultural International Festival has been in the works since the beginning of the year, and will finally be showcased on Saturday,...

Nataniël celebrates 36 years on stage, with GO! and Guild

  Popular stage performer Nataniël Le Roux will be bringing his solo act, Nataniël in Concert, to the Guild Theatre on September 17, and the...

Celebrating women in opera

With Women’s Month in full swing, Iphondo EC Opera has an exciting show in store to celebrate female South African opera stars. Night with the...

GO Review – Barbie

  Genre: Adventure, fantasy, comedy  A whimsical and empowering adventure for all ages, complete with every shade of pink imaginable, the Barbie movie has been one...

GO Review – The Perfect Find

IMPERFECT COUPLE: Keith Powers and Gabrielle Union star in Netflix’s latest romcom ‘The Perfect Find’. Picture: SUPPLIEDGenre: Romance, comedy, drama  Despite a star-studded cast including...

Hudson Park pupils meet musical idol

The sheer power of social media was on full display recently when a video of Hudson Park Primary School pupils singing Lloyd Cele’s chart-topping...

EL theatre group wins acclaim internationally

Local performing arts production company, Wela Kapela is one of the biggest driving forces in local entertainment and 2023 has been an exciting year...

EL beauty in Mrs Grand SA top 20

  The Mrs Grand SA beauty pageant has come around once again, and East London philanthropist, Lemeac Bezuidenhout, believes that she has what it takes...

Sibling duo set to entertain EL

Emo Adams and his brother Loukmann are bringing their sibling show to the Hudson Park Centenary Hall on Friday, July 7 and it promises...

Gonubie sport scientist in running for Miss SA

East London once again has a stunning candidate in the running for Miss SA, as Homba Mazaleni from Gonubie takes to the stage to...

GO Review – XO, Kitty

Genre: Comedy, drama, romance About four years after the events of the last To All the Boys film, teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart)...

Go Review – The Little Mermaid

Genre: Musical, fantasy, adventure The highly anticipated live-action remake of Disney’s The Little Mermaid has finally arrived. When Halle Bailey was announced in the role of...

‘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 Review – Mafia Mamma

Genre: Comedy, adventure  If you're in the mood for a movie made purely for entertainment then Mafia Mamma is here to fulfill that craving. Toni Collette...

Riley’s to auction off local artworks

  Leading African auction house, Riley’s Auctioneers will go live on May 27 with an international art auction featuring 31 artworks by 21 Eastern Cape...

GO Review – The Mother

Genre: Action, Thriller  Despite the star power of Jennifer Lopez in the lead role, The Mother does little to innovate established fictional plots based on...

Go Review – Queen Charlotte

  Genre: Romance, historical, drama In 2020, Shonda Rhimes took the world by storm with the release of the first season of the Bridgerton series, which...

Mercedes-Benz donates cars to local NPOs

Mercedes-Benz SA (MBSA) has donated seven vehicles to deserving local NPOs. Sporting Chance Foundation, Waves For Change, African Angels Independent School, READ Educational Trust, Land...

Go Review – Assassin

Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime  Bruce Willis has built a reputation for himself as an actor who has starred in many action films over the years. After...

Model set for global pageant

Nicole Fisher is a model and beauty pageant contestant who is set to compete for the Miss MIA (Modelling in Africa) International 2023 title...

Go Review – Unseen

Genre: Crime, thriller, drama  Netflix has just released an exciting new crime thriller, Unseen, that perfectly encapsulates the innovative potential of SA’s entertainment industry. Unseen...

Umtiza Arts Fest back with exciting line-up

The Umtiza Arts Festival is returning next month and it promises to be an exciting experience for art and music enthusiasts across Buffalo City...