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Kalila Calitz, 12, lost her battle with a  brain tumour
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Plett rallies behind grieving family in memory of brave Kalila

The Plettenberg Bay community is uniting to support the family of young Kalila Calitz following her passing from a brain tumour, hosting a theatre fundraiser starring Frank Opperman in her memory.

Lee Lindley and Rita Wiseman were crowned Victoria Park Bowling Club singles champions.
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Lindley, Wiseman crowned VP bowls champs

Lee Lindley and Rita Wiseman clinched titles at the Victoria Park Bowling Club singles championships after hard-fought final matches, while the club unveils plans to expand its facilities.

A prayer walk is being held in Timothy Valley in Gqeberha's northern areas on Sunday

Churches unite for Timothy Valley prayer walk against violent crime

Pastors from two ministries have joined forces to organise a prayer walk in Timothy Valley in Gqeberha's northern areas, a suburb plagued by violent crime and a recent spate of murders. Pastor Shirley de Bruin said the initiative was…

Khalimani Reading Club awards founder and The Herald Citizens of the Year Award category winner  Sinovuyo Mafilika hosted an awards function at the Babs Madlakane Hall in KwaNobuhle on Saturday. With Mafilika are  winners,  from left,  Zinathi Mangele (3rd), Banoyolo Ketse (1st) and Ayabonga January (2nd)
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KwaNobuhle pupils celebrated for academic strides

Thirteen pupils were honoured for their academic strides at the Khalimani Reading Club's second annual awards in KwaNobuhle. Despite limited resources, founder Sinovuyo Mafilika continues to inspire confidence and literacy among local…

Port Elizabeth St George's Club staff, from left, Chef Liedon Hiktor, functions co-ordinator Gailene Booysen and floor manager Davey Mtshekisa gear up for the club's 160th anniversary dinner on Saturday
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Standing the test of time: Port Elizabeth St George's Club marks 160th anniversary

The Port Elizabeth St George's Club, on of South Africa's oldest institutions of its kind, is celebrating its 160th anniversary this weekend.

Having a hard time creating an abundance of prosperity? Not managing your finances well? Not motivated enough? Don’t know who you can trust?

The Church of Scientology Eastern Cape has launched Life Improvement Courses in Gqeberha, offering practical tools to tackle financial stress, motivation, marriage challenges, and parenting amid local socioeconomic pressures.