Weekend Post Archive

It was the end of an era as the last edition of Weekend Post was published on February 24.

There are only two good reasons for a newspaper editor to yell “stop the press” — breaking news or fixing a bad mistake.

Weekend Post became a stage for the arts over the years, showcasing home-grown talent, international actors and singing sensations, renowned theatre performances and behind-the-scenes drama.

Of all the wonderful trips my boys and I have done, one of the best was when we went to Kouga Wilderness, and went kloofing with the dogs.

Eastern Cape people love wine, and wine people love the Eastern Cape.

Engaging and sumptuously illustrated travel writing was an important part of Weekend Post’s reader offering every Saturday.

What a privilege and pleasure it has been to have contributed in a very small way to the Weekend Post’s long and illustrious history.

The final exit of Weekend Post from the print media stage leaves a bittersweet aftertaste, reminiscent of many a long-remembered chat over a zesty lager or delicately distilled wine: a chance to reflect on umpteen days of good cheer and even greater company.

Innovation. Inspiration. Attitude. Barbara Robertson brought this and more to Nelson Mandela Bay’s buzzing fashion scene over her decades-long relationship with the city’s papers.

From cutting-edge designs and the models that made them soar, to whimsical weddings and more, Weekend Post staged countless successful media events over the years.

As an avid newspaper reader, I got to know The Herald and Weekend Post, both of which very soon became my newspapers of choice.

It’s with a heavy heart that I must bid adieu to my Saturday early morning companion.

The end of the Weekend Post era has brought up so many memories for me.

Weekend Post, a riveting end-of-the-week news and entertainment title punching above its weight for an unprecedented eight decades, turns its pages a final time to mark a notable end of an era.

My association with Weekend Post goes back to my childhood and I have certainly read almost every edition of the paper for at least 50 years.