Go!&Express

31/07/2025

Top stories in this week's edition of the GO!&Express newspaper. Link in bio

31/07/2025

New champions to be crowned at popular race.

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The 2025 edition of the Overtakers Women’s Day Race is gearing up to be the biggest yet, with a surge of increased entries for 10km event and traditional winners missing from the 21km, leaving space for a new champion. Now in its eighth year, the race takes place on August 9 from 6.30am at Beacon ...

31/07/2025

Beacon Bay Retail Park R113m expansion, redevelopment a proud part of city growth.

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Beacon Bay Retail Park, a 27,676m² lifestyle centre has announced the completion of a major redevelopment and expansion project valued at R113m. This investment enhances the shopping experience and supports growing demand from both shoppers and tenants in the region. The redevelopment is part of a ...

31/07/2025

Time to learn how to float and swim.

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A local swim school is taking World Drowning Prevention Day seriously, saying Eastern Cape people really need to learn how to swim and handle themselves safely in dams, rivers and the ocean. In a wide-ranging interview, Andrew Mills, an instructor-owner at Swim Smartt in Nahoon, said learning to swi...

31/07/2025

Guild Theatre rolls out red carpet as part of its renovations

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The Guild Theatre, a much-loved cultural landmark in the metro since its opening 62 years ago in October 1962, has completed the first phase of its long-envisioned interior renovation, with a striking upgrade and beautification of the foyer. Now adorned with deep-red carpets, the theatre’s entranc...

31/07/2025

Plate of hot food helps save children.

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Three hundred children are steered away from catastrophic lives of drugs and crime simply by folk who perform the loving act of giving them a plate of hot, comforting food. Plateless, a name well-chosen by Pefferville community stalwarts Angel and Lan Snyman, also feeds and provides assistance to 70...

31/07/2025

Why body safety and speaking up matter

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Body safety is an essential part of emotional and physical wellbeing especially for teenagers navigating new relationships, growing independence, and increased social pressure. Understanding what is appropriate, what feels uncomfortable, and when to speak up is key to staying safe and empowered. Bod...

31/07/2025

Hudson Park High School is celebrating the achievements of Sombesiwe Vakele, who represented the Buffalo City metro at the prestigious Engen Knockout Challenge this past weekend in Qonce. She competed as part of the Nav Galaxy Ladies Football Club, showcasing her talent on a provincial stage.

31/07/2025

Congratulations to Merrifield School's Uvesh Govender in grade 9, and John Caldwell in grade 6, who have both been selected to participate in the third round of the SA Maths Olympiad. This achievement places them both in the top 100 juniors in the country and in the top 100 primary school achievers in the country respectively. Well done!

31/07/2025

Stirling High School celebrates its 40th founder’s day on August 1, marking four decades of excellence.

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Stirling High School celebrates its 40th founder’s day on August 1, marking four decades of excellence. The school has invited parents, former pupils, teachers, and principals to the celebration in the school’s hall. Principal Doug Prior said the event would be a celebration of a remarkable jour...

31/07/2025

On July 22, Clarendon High School for Girls officially unveiled a large-scale mural in its newly built Mary Laurie Hall.

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On July 22, Clarendon High School for Girls officially unveiled a large-scale mural in its newly built Mary Laurie Hall. The installation marks a significant addition to the school’s cultural and educational environment, providing a meaningful visual backdrop to events and activities. The mural wa...

31/07/2025

Keeping pets cosy in snuggly beds.

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For more than three decades, East London’s Kimberly Whittle has been creating comfort for pets and peace of mind for their owners. What began as a children’s clothing business evolved into Barking Dog Beds, a thriving venture offering handcrafted dog beds, jerseys, collars, leads, and natural tr...