Behind many of Nelson Mandela Bay’s small businesses are stories of survival rather than strategy. For Jo-Anne, founder of Jo’s Creation and Bossie Kop So What, entrepreneurship has been shaped by faith, resilience and the courage to begin again.

Port Elizabeth is going Gaga and Glam, and at the centre of it is a familiar local voice. Andrea Boudrey first shared a stage with Lady Gaga in 2012 during the Born This Way Ball tour in Cape Town, a once-in-a-lifetime fan experience that helped shape her as a performer. Now, she brings that connection…

By Hlumisa Mde It’s no secret that young people face difficulty securing a job in a stagnant South African economy. Youth unemployment skyrocketed by thirteen per cent over a decade (from 50.3% in 2015 to 62.4% in 2025).  The situation is especially dire in provinces like the Eastern Cape, where more than half of young people…

By Tshepiso Mashile While most students use their NSFAS allowance to cover textbooks and groceries, 23-year-old Innocent Segodi invested his allowance in something less conventional. Segodi is bringing home the bacon by starting a piggery, with just R1000 he saved from his NSFAS allowance.

When Nexgen Training Academy celebrated its 5th graduation ceremony on 31 October 2025, it was more than a celebration of certificates. It was a testament to Adrian Wagener’s vision, the founder and director who has spent over a decade turning community passion into real opportunities for youth in the Eastern Cape.

Eleanor Douglas-Meyers At the Women’s Circle end-of-year event, Nambitha Ben-Mazwi reminded us why she is one of South Africa’s most powerful creative voices.

From standing on a chair in her grandmother’s kitchen to owning her own food trailer, Laurentia “Aunty Lau” George’s story is one of faith, determination, and the power of community.

From Glen Eden, East London, to stages around the world, Warren Driscoll is turning heads as the Eastern Cape’s very own answer to Queen. With a powerhouse voice, magnetic presence, and a flawless tribute to Freddie Mercury in Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, he’s taking audiences from Cape Town to Canada on a journey of…

By Eleanor Douglas-Meyers | 041Online Roxanne Van Rooyen is a rising star from Kariega who has already made her mark on the international stage. She won Best Lead Actress for her debut performance in Rags to Riches and followed it up the next year with Best Ensemble, both at the renowned 48 Hour Film Project.

Summerwood Primary School teacher Bronwen Jonson has been nominated for a National Teaching Award (NTA) in recognition of her passion for coding and robotics.