ELEANOR DOUGLAS-MEYERS You’re in a parking lot at Baywest Mall, the sun is setting like you’re in an abstract painting, you’re wearing headphones, and feeling a little out of your element (or maybe that’s just me), and suddenly—you’re dancing. With strangers. With joy. With zero embarrassment.

Eleanor Douglas-Meyers I recently paid another visit to SANCCOB in Gqeberha – not my first and not my last. There’s something about this place that sticks with you: the smell of fish, the hum of hard work, the sight of tiny tuxedoed birds being given a second chance at life.

The countdown is officially on for the return of JBay Surf Fest 2025, a ten-day celebration of surf, sport, music, and adventure running from 11 to 20 July in Jeffreys Bay.

With equal parts humour, heartbreak and raw honesty, Gqeberha-based comedian Chantal Harris is set to make her National Arts Festival debut with ADHD, the Bottle and Me, a solo show that tackles addiction, impulsivity and self-discovery with fearless candour.

VERONICA CHARLES Just 40km outside Gqeberha lies a quiet miracle – one of the Eastern Cape’s oldest natural sanctuaries, where the air is cleaner, the wildflowers bloom freely, and the soul breathes a little easier. Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve is more than just a place; it’s a living, breathing treasure – and it needs…

Ready for a wild time? The SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees is back from 27–29 June, and this year’s Walk on the Wildside (WOW) marquee is promising more thrills, more dinosaurs, and a whole lot of green fun for the whole family.

Gqeberha is about to get a whole lot more flavourful. On the weekend of 28–29 June, the Baywest Mall will transform into a lively hub of heritage, innovation, and mouth-watering cuisine, as it plays host to the much-anticipated Love Afrika Gqeberha Food and Culture Show 2025. Brought to life by the Love Afrika Campaign, this…

Eleanor Douglas-Meyers 041Online presents Tourism Tuesdays, your weekly peek into Nelson Mandela Bay’s must-visit places and need-to-know experiences, brought to you in collaboration with Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism. You don’t have to be an adrenaline junkie to enjoy a day at Valley Crag – though if you are, you’ll feel right at home. Nestled in…

On Saturday, June 28th, Gqeberha will become part of a global rhythm when Secret Sunrise lands in the city with its signature blend of music, movement, and connection. This immersive, one-hour session – aptly titled City Pulse – will take place at Baywest Mall’s Upper Ground Entrance 4 parking area, just as the sun begins…

This week, we sent local content creator @Sharkeenaa out to explore Heavenly Stables just outside of Gqeberha. Here’s her honest review of the experience – from wobbly steps to friendly horses and everything in between: