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AT THE BEACH | Navigating grief, memories of Nahoon Reef, and saltwater therapy

Confronting deep grief and survivor's guilt after the loss of close friends, a surfer reflects on fond memories at Nahoon Reef, the power of faith, and the healing comfort of the ocean.

SANCA Central Eastern Cape representatives engage with third-year psychology students at Rhodes University during a guest lecture on substance use disorders.

Social Impact Enterprise Award nominee | SANCA's Mabika puts families at the heart of recovery

At SANCA Central Eastern Cape, director Nokuthula Mabika champions a holistic recovery model that looks beyond rehabilitation to restore families, rebuild trust, and support reintegration into community life.

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Georgetown will perform live at the Bay Collective in Beacon Bay on Friday. Picture: INSTAGRAM

Gig Guide | Music, markets and Halloween festivities

Discover upcoming events across East London, featuring Halloween parties, live concerts, theatrical productions, outdoor trail challenges, and community markets.

Entertainer Gino Fabbri, who has brought his drumming joy-fest to Cape Town after a hugely successful tour of the Eastern Cape and Garden Route, in full swing.

Eastern Cape comic Gino Fabbri unites communities with township beats

Eastern Cape entertainer Gino Fabbri brings his uplifting drum roadshow to Cape Town, using comedy and township beats to foster unity and celebrate South Africa's diverse culture.

Nowanele Mvuza of Dutywa will be celebrating her 118th birthday this year. Picture: SUPPLIED
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Centane great-gran in line to become world’s oldest living person at 118

Centane great-grandmother Nowanele Yucu Mvuza is on the verge of making global history as she celebrates her 118th birthday on October 24. Having survived two world wars, the Cold War, and four decades of apartheid, Mvuza is now the…

Let’s Dance Ballet Academy in Buffalo Flats will take to the stage at Alexander Playhouse on Friday and Saturday with 'The Storm Bird Returns'.  Picture: SUPPLIED

Faith takes flight in Buffalo Flats ballet production 'The Storm Bird Returns'

The Let’s Dance Ballet Academy in Buffalo Flats will take to the stage at Alexander Playhouse on Fridaya dn with The Storm Bird Returns, a production exploring hope, faith and perseverance through the story of a little bird forced to face…

Soon Fong Lee, 91,  and his wife Chiu-Lan Lee served their last customers on Thursday afternoon.
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His name is Soon Fong Lee

After 95 years of serving East London, the historic Lee Sun & Son corner store in Quigney has permanently closed its doors, marking the end of an era for the city's early Chinese immigrant community.