Those attending the inaugural Winter Wild Coast Family Festival in Chintsa last weekend were able to participate in a sourdough bread-making workshop given by Western Cape-based sculptor and artisanal bread maker Neil Jonker.

Now a self-published author raising her own family, a Butterworth High School alumnus was taken aback when she visited the school to donate her books in 2023 and saw how much her former model C school had deteriorated. What Inga Kabane, 37, saw at her alma mater prompted her to take action to return the school to its former glory.

When Eastern Cape entrepreneur Francine Zana dropped out of school and sought a job as a cleaner, never in her wildest imagination did she guess where that crucial decision would lead her.

Eastern Cape domestic cleaner-turned-businesswoman, Francine Zana’s life is an inspiring tale of determination and resilience.

Young theatre enthusiasts have the opportunity to join Doc and Marty on a quest through time and space as they travel “Back to the Future” on Saturday.

What started as a small passion project by five friends in Mdantsane has made a positive impact on the lives of many disadvantaged youngsters in the community.

For decades, the biking community has been burdened with the stereotype of gang-related violence and other unsavoury activities.  This, some bikers say, is due to the history of the pastime and how it is often portrayed in films.  The annual Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride (DGR) aims to do away with this narrative while simultaneously raising funds for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health support.

An avid believer in the adage “when you look good, you feel good,” East London’s Chloe D Beauty owner, Chloe Dyer, is so passionate about her job, she offers her services for free to cancer patients, as well as her expertise to young aspiring beauticians.

Private healthcare for Mthatha residents and surroundings is about to become more accessible with the imminent opening of a new state-of-the-art hospital in the town. Herolim Private Hospital, the latest addition to Africa Healthcare’s nationwide offering, is 76-bedded facility currently under construction in Callaway, Mthatha.

While some may view a cancer diagnosis as possibly the end to one’s life, it marked a new beginning for an East London woman who was inspired to start a charity for others walking the same path.