“Mother’s Day is not really a day during which I focus on my role as a mum, but rather on that of my role as a daughter,” says Algoa FM Breakfast Show presenter Lee Duru.“I dedicate special attention to my own mother,” says the multi-talented Duru, who has the lead role in a new sitcom and strives to strike a balance between her family and multiple professional lives. “My mother is the woman who laid the groundwork and set the tone for the type of parent I am today,” says Duru. “On Mother’s Day, … [Read more...] about A modern-day Mom – radio and TV personality Lee Duru
Entertainment
Pretty’s Daughter Features in Nollywood Film Festival
Directed by Siphokazi Mtila, Produced by Antoinette Engel and Tshego Molete Khanyile and starring Nirvana Nokwe, Khayakazi Kula, Xolisile Dlamini and Jalen Warfield, Pretty’s Daughter is a South African Short Film (23 minutes) entered in the Nollywood Film Festival.The NollywoodWeek film festival, the first and only Nigerian film festival organized in Paris has taken its 8th edition online. The films in this year’s line-up will be available to a global online audience from May 6-9, 2021. This … [Read more...] about Pretty’s Daughter Features in Nollywood Film Festival
DJ Speedsta Is Monster Energy’s New Ambassador
DJ Speedsta Is Monster Energy’s New Ambassador DJ Speedsta kicked off his stint at Metro FM in May 2017. He has been ruling the airwaves since then. Along the way, he followed his passion and continued skating and even went on to open a skatepark. We got hold of the man and chatted about life and his new role as an ambassador for Monster Energy. What’s the show on Metro FM all about? My show s called Absolute Hip Hop, and it airs on Metro FM every Saturday night between 20:00 and … [Read more...] about DJ Speedsta Is Monster Energy’s New Ambassador
The West Wind Digital Lifestyle Magazine Issue 9 Is Live.
The West Wind Digital Lifestyle Magazine Issue 9 Is Live.The West Wind, a digital lifestyle magazine covering the greater St Francis area, has just released its 9th issue. At 74 pages, it is a bumper issue for locals and others to read at their leisure. Best read on a tablet, The West Wind has enjoyed increasing popularity and much positive feedback over the last few issue. In this issue, we feature the amazing Surf Art of JBay resident Stephen Bibb. Inspired by JBay and the waves of Supertubes, … [Read more...] about The West Wind Digital Lifestyle Magazine Issue 9 Is Live.
Animation Helps Local Educators Fill COVID-19 Learning Gaps
The impact of COVID-19 on education could be felt for as long as ten years. By the end of 2020, it was estimated that despite efforts made in both the private and public schools, “children lost a full six months of learning and even now they’ve gone back, it’s patchy because they can only go one or two days a week,” a statement made by education expert, Professor Nicky Roberts. Furthermore, South Africa is not unique. According to the UNESCO Monitoring Report, 192 countries had implemented … [Read more...] about Animation Helps Local Educators Fill COVID-19 Learning Gaps
SA’s first Michelin star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen endorses Checkers’ new Forage & Feast range
Checkers launched an exclusive new premium food range called Forage & Feast, consisting of only the finest quality ingredients. Provenance also played an important role in the sourcing of products. Forage & Feast proudly bears the stamp of approval from Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, South Africa’s first Michelin star chef. Checkers has unveiled a new premium range called Forage & Feast, which is being endorsed by South Africa’s first Michelin star chef, Jan Hendrik van der … [Read more...] about SA’s first Michelin star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen endorses Checkers’ new Forage & Feast range
The West Wind Digital Lifestyle Magazine Issue 8 Out Now
The West Wind Digital Lifestyle Magazine Issue 8 Out Now The West Wind is an online magazine that covers the greater St Francis Bay area, including JBay and Humansdorp. It has proven to be a popular read for the local community, with a growing readership each month, over the last 8 months. The latest issue has some exciting local news and contributions as well as interesting interviews with members of the community, business owners and artists. Robin ‘Gumby’ Moulang is the featured photographer … [Read more...] about The West Wind Digital Lifestyle Magazine Issue 8 Out Now
The Unprecedented Rise Of Mobile Gaming In South Africa With ‘Zero Data Game Sharing’
The COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe and the ensuing lockdown moved almost everyone indoors, disrupting the global business environment. While many industries took the brunt of the severe economic stress, some experienced an unexpected boom owing to their unique value proposition. One such sector which witnessed explosive growth and is predicted to grow even further is gaming. Attributable to the rising ‘work-from-home’ and ‘school-from-home’ models, the pandemic has … [Read more...] about The Unprecedented Rise Of Mobile Gaming In South Africa With ‘Zero Data Game Sharing’
Qe2 Creations – Customized Handcrafted Beadwork
Amanda Qeqe is a Craftter based in 20 Fibi Street, Zwide, Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay. Amanda Qeqe says: Qe2 Creations is a manufacturer of customized handcrafted beadwork that celebrates distinctive African culture with passion and flair. Our mission is to produce unique and timeless pieces that are rich in colour, pattern and design. Amanda is also skilled in: Upcycling Clothing & Shoes Contact Amanda here: Phone: (081) 393-8777 CLICK HERE to list for FREE. We … [Read more...] about Qe2 Creations – Customized Handcrafted Beadwork
Ngconde – Traditional Singer
Sinetemba Qhutywa is a Composer based in Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay. Sinetemba Qhutywa says: I’m a traditional song singer hailing from Peddie Town. In the village where i grew up is where i developed and learned to sing (Umombelo) in our cultural activities and it’s where I learned to dance according to my culture. I am also the founder of a young traditional dancers group called Jongumsobomvu Traditional Dancers Sinetemba is also skilled in: Dance Contact Sinetemba … [Read more...] about Ngconde – Traditional Singer
Sonwabile Gingqishe
Eastern Cape Born Actor and Model Sonwabile Gingqishe just celebrated his accolades as he’s been in the journey for more than a decade. INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: Scholarships: •New York Film Academy •New York Concevotory For Dramatic Arts •Parul University INTERNATIONAL CALLBACKS •Tyler Perry Studios, •Slate Model & Talent, •BGM Models •The Diamond Agency •Premier Models and Talent INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS: •Great Dionysia (Athens) •Sentinel Literacy Quarterly Poetry … [Read more...] about Sonwabile Gingqishe
How do You Pronounce Gqeberha? (Audio and Video)
On 23 February 2021, Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa signed off on the renaming of Port Elizabeth to Gqeberha. Learn how to pronounce the new name here: "Qey Beh GAH - The Q click is important - hold your tongue on the roof of your mouth and force it down. The First G is silent." Visit https://mygqeberha.com? to learn more about Gqeberha. https://youtu.be/TD8Fo9VyU9s … [Read more...] about How do You Pronounce Gqeberha? (Audio and Video)
Caltex EC adding light to end of Lockdown tunnel with exciting talent search
LOCKDOWN TALENT SHINE THROUGH – exciting talent search launched by Caltex EC to get you through the home run. Photo: Stock Photography – Canva LOCKED down and stuck at home, South Africans are being encouraged to get off the couch and shine a light on their hidden talents to win their share of R10 000 in cash and R6 000 in fuel vouchers in the Caltex Eastern Cape Lockdown’s Got Talent contest which kicked off yesterday. (Subs: Weds, 22 April 2020). Be it juggling, joke-telling or … [Read more...] about Caltex EC adding light to end of Lockdown tunnel with exciting talent search
Kick Starting Tourism in the Eastern Cape
Nelson Mandela Bay will be hosting a unique Exhibition to showcase Tourism on the 13 -14 November at The Tramways Building, Lower Valley Road, in the Baakens Valley. The Exhibition, organised by PeriExpo, is aimed at helping to resuscitate the Tourism sector in our region and kick start live events where exhibitors can interact personally with the public! After months of “lockdown”, and international tourism still a big question mark, the local tourism products are looking to local … [Read more...] about Kick Starting Tourism in the Eastern Cape
Ricardo – Visual Artist
Multidisciplinary artist specialising in Pencil drawing, painting , experimental project, installation design. Branding concepts and graphics. Copywriting , poetry and mosaic work are all part of my mixed bag of skills and abilities. I enjoy collaboration with other artists and I am also a project facilitator. My journey in art started in primary school drawing pics out of science and other textbooks. Cartoons were also a huge influence and I would love to further hone my skills in … [Read more...] about Ricardo – Visual Artist
