Madeleine Chaput
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Ford’s new Raptor devours the desert
Nothing beats the endless expanse of Namibian desert dunes ... except for maybe Ford’s all-new beast of a bakkie. Over two weeks in February, Ford officially launched its 2023 next generation Ranger Raptor with 3-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 power and gave media a chance to push this powerful vehicle to its limits in the Namib desert. → Read More
Chintsa artist’s path takes her to hand-poke tattooing
An artist all her life, Kate Teasdale has found her happy place at her Letsleepingdragons Studio. → Read More
Historical village, lovingly revived by couple, up for auction — lock, stock and barrel
After two decades, couple Jeff and Ann Sansom will be leaving their beloved historical Thomas River Village. → Read More
Get in the groove with ‘The Magic of Motown’
If you’re looking to sing and jive the night away, upcoming show The Magic of Motown is sure to get you grooving. Directed by Megan Francis and Kerry Hiles, a cast of 23 vocalists, dancers and band members is gearing up to take audiences on a musical journey later this month featuring the sounds of Motown greats including Marvin Gaye, The Stylistics, The Commodores and Diana Ross. → Read More
Adrenaline highs available for daredevils young and old
Along the N6, just outside East London, past Merrifield School, there is adventure, adrenaline and fun to be found. → Read More
Border 1,000 cycle race returns, aiming to raise R60,000
The iconic East London cycle race, the Border 1,000, is back this year — and for a good cause. → Read More
Crafty young models set to present ‘Trashion’ show
Youngsters from TC Model Management have been hard at work turning trash into fashionable, wearable items. → Read More
BREAKING | Search continues for missing enduro rider
The search for an enduro rider who went missing after the Lilyfontein Funduro event on Saturday is continuing. SAPS Search and Rescue, Gonubie police station, the Green Scorpions, Metro EMS and the riding and farming communities have banded together to carry out extensive searches in the area from the air and on the ground. → Read More
‘The point of art is the process of creating it’
For Kei Mouth-based artist Mandy Qomoyi, creativity was a normal part of daily life. → Read More
New lease on life for abandoned Morgan Bay farmhouse
“Fun, friendship and laughter" is the motto that permeates every facet of Morgan Bay's Bayview Farm. → Read More
Unused caravans transformed into family ‘glamping’ paradise
A fleet of unused caravans, some creativity, a lot of hard work and a dash of determination. → Read More
Large stage cast sought for Disney’s ‘Moana Jr’
The Sonwa Sakuba Institute of Performing Arts is in search of its very own Disney princess, Moana. → Read More
‘My art is like looking through a camera viewfinder’
Photography and art can often go hand in hand, one informing the other in terms of style and subject matter. → Read More
Combining art and people is her passion
Elliot-born artist, Sarah Paxton, 26, has followed a winding road career-wise, but wouldn’t have it any other way. → Read More
The old barriers are gone, but not all of the old curiosity
Love is love is love. It should be free of boundaries, racial discrimination, prejudice and social pressures. → Read More
Karen makes life easy for clients who want to lose weight or just live a healthy lifestyle
Meal prep is probably one of the best ways to stay on top of a new healthy diet or eating plan. → Read More
Exciting weekend ahead for artists, audiences alike
The Alexander Playhouse has some exciting entertainment in store for local audiences this weekend. → Read More
Bucket load of fun for East London children on Halloween
More than 500 residents showed up for an afternoon of dress up and trick-or-treating in Beacon Bay at the weekend. → Read More
Years of effort, success and failure finally deliver first fish-farm harvest
One-third of the world's assessed fisheries are currently pushed beyond their biological limits. → Read More
Rainbow of colour awaits visitors to Hogsback gardens
Rain, snow, mist or sunshine, Hogsback’s charm and beauty is undeniable no matter the weather. → Read More