Gillian McAinsh
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Karoo mom and daughter turn plastic trash into décor treasure
A Karoo mother and daughter have teamed up to create unique handmade accessories and décor from plastic waste. → Read More
Karoo culture packs a literary punch this weekend
An author, a retired magistrate and locals will come together at the weekend for a cultural explosion. → Read More
St Francis Hospice to host lively Beethoven musical tribute
A star-studded production of Roccover Beethoven will be raising the roof for St Francis Hospice. → Read More
Ventilation research a breath of fresh air
The global pandemic has put the spotlight on Nelson Mandela University’s research into indoor air quality. → Read More
Eastern Cape designer makes his mark in mohair
Eastern Cape fashion designer Lukhanyo Mdingi has made his mark in Paris — using mohair. → Read More
Penguin Panda power packs a pandemic punch
Panda power is hitting bookshelves with motivational messages this festive season. → Read More
Marktfees won’t let Covid-19 steal Christmas
Marktfees is back with a bang, holding its first-ever Christmas market in Gqeberha. → Read More
Despite the drought, Bedford Country Gardens bloom
The green heart of the Eastern Cape midlands is coming alive with two Bedford Country Gardens festivals in 2021. → Read More
WATCH | T-Rex goes paddling in Walmer
Why did Chicken Little the Tyrannosaurus Rex cross the road? Because it wanted to play in a dinosaur-size puddle. → Read More
Cook up tasty goodness free from the sea
There is so much tasty goodness you can cook up from the coast, says forager Lindy Taverner who delights in using ingredients harvested free from the sea. → Read More
Franschoek wine fundi shares tipplers’ tips
For Franschoek wine estates La Motte and Leopard’s Leap, food and wine go together like love and marriage. → Read More
Orchestra tunes up for first concert in more than a year
The Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra is tuning up for its first concert in more than a year. → Read More
UGGs, Crocs and slippers put their stamp on work-from-home wardrobe
Hands up if you wear heels or formal shoes as often as you did 15 months ago. → Read More
No joke — the Cousin Barry Hilton's in town
Globetrotting comic Barry Hilton is back in town to perform at the Gallery Comedy Club on Saturday night. → Read More
Chia — from ancient grain to Instagram breakfast and dessert
Chia and quinoa may sound as if they are uber-cool millennial twin sisters which, in a way, they are. → Read More
Savoy Bay theatre set to re-open in March
One of Nelson Mandela Bay’s cultural gems, the Savoy Theatre and Conference Centre, is fluffing out its feathers in a brave attempt to be back in business next month. Starting with an Industry Night on Monday March 1, followed by a new open-mic afternoon on Sunday March 7, the Adockvale theatre is re-opening with all Covid-19 safety protocols in place. → Read More
Locally Yours Market hits jackpot with EC products, home delivery
If Covid-19 means the people can’t go to the market, then the market will go to the people. → Read More
Port Elizabeth-born poet celebrates publication of first collection
But, while thrilled to see her words inked on the printed page, she regrets that her high school English teacher — Mr Maphosa of East London’s Althorpe College — died before she could show her work to him. → Read More
GALLERY| SPAR Women's Challenge
Saturday May 4 was race day for thousands of Nelson Mandela Bay fun runners and athletes → Read More
Sarah's epic swim to highlight global plastic pollution
SPAR Eastern Cape's eco-ambassador breaks a world record with her 65km “Swim Against Plastic” round Easter Island → Read More