Gqeberha’s Savoy Theatre is no stranger to bold, heartfelt performances and this month, it’s all about laughs with the return of PEAAT (Performing Arts Education and Theatre) to the stage. Their Afrikaans comedy Ma skryf Matriek is running from 15 to 19 July, and promises the kind of clever storytelling and character-driven humour that keeps…

VERONICA CHARLES Looking to see a different side of Gqeberha? Mosaic Tourism offers immersive, locally rooted experiences that connect you to the heart of Nelson Mandela Bay. From forgotten village stories to penguin conservation and lighthouse views, this isn’t just a tour, it’s a guided walk through time, nature, and memory. Here’s what happened when…

Get ready to ride the wave of one of the coolest winter festivals on the coast. The Plett Ocean Festival is back from 4–13 July 2025, bringing 10 days of wave-crashing action, marine conservation, and salty-haired good vibes to the shores of Plettenberg Bay.

The global phenomenon that’s lit up cities from Paris to Tokyo is finally making its Eastern Cape debut – and it’s bringing thousands of candles with it.

Gqeberha’s creative scene is getting a serious shake-up, with a side of sparkle. The Big Things Brunch, hailed as “the city’s most candid, curated, and champagne-fuelled strategy session,” returns to Lemon Tree Restaurant in Walmer this July. But make no mistake—this isn’t just another networking event with hashtags and half-hearted canapés. Hosted by international business…

MVUME NDIMBA This Tourism Tuesday, we’re taking you off the beaten track – way off – to a small town with big cats, unexpected energy, and some of the most graceful predators in the Eastern Cape.

From tribute shows to trail runs, tea by the ocean to Springbok rugby – July in the 041 is packed with activities for every mood and moment. Here’s your curated guide to what’s on this month:

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.