Spring has arrived in Nelson Mandela Bay, and the calendar is bursting with everything from music and markets to fitness, faith, and flowers. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, cultural moments, or family fun, here’s your ultimate guide to what’s happening in the Bay this September 2025.

Nelson Mandela University’s South Campus Auditorium will host a rare musical experience on Wednesday, 10 September at 19:00, when Trio Mosaic takes to the stage. The ensemble brings together three internationally acclaimed musicians – Liesl Stoltz (flute), Han Jonkers (guitar), and Nicolas Corti (viola) – whose diverse artistic journeys converge in a dynamic and distinctive…

And just like that, our Tourism Tuesday journey has come to an end. What a ride it’s been. Along the way we’ve been entertained, educated, surprised, and yes—sometimes even a little injured. But every twist and turn made it worth it.

As Women’s Month draws to a close, the spotlight turns to the power of storytelling, with a special edition of the Kasi Bioscope dedicated to celebrating women in film.

Lwando Joko-Sipeliti We’re wrapping up our Tourism Tuesday segment with a big one… a cruise and sandboarding adventure for four. When I first heard about Sundays River Adventures, offering a combination of sandboarding and river cruising in the charming town of Colchester, I was immediately intrigued. So, my husband and a few friends joined me…

South African National Parks (SANParks) will celebrate the 20th annual SA National Parks Week from 22 to 26 September 2025, with extensions until 27 and 28 September at selected parks. The campaign will be launched at Kruger National Park on 21 September.

This week, Tourism Tuesday puts you front and centre. We’ve teamed up with Oceanside Surf Store and NMB Tourism to give one lucky reader (plus three friends) a chance to trade your usual day for free beginner surf lessons and a carefree bike ride along Port Elizabeth’s iconic Kings Beach promenade.

The energy was electric at the newly opened Padel Point in Kariega where women of all ages gathered to compete at the inaugural Ladies Padel Tournament. This fresh padel club is already making waves bringing together sport, community, and fun in one vibrant space.

This National Women’s Day, the Boardwalk ICC will transform into a stage of celebration, strength, and soaring vocals with the return of I’m Every Woman: Volume 2, an unforgettable tribute to the power, resilience, and brilliance of South African women.

If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that last week my husband and I embarked on a mini road trip from Gqeberha toward Addo Elephant National Park. But before greeting the giants of the Eastern Cape, we made a pit‑stop that added a serious dose of thrill to our nature getaway, Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park, and yes,…