For KuGompo City born investigative journalist Tarryn Crossman, Undelivered is far more than a true-crime story. It is a deeply personal account of mothers, grief, loss, and a fight for justice that grew from a six-year investigation into disgraced midwife Yolande Maritz-Fouché. The book, published by Penguin Random House, follows Crossman’s relentless pursuit of accountability, while placing […]…
From cassettes and vinyl records to club jazz remixes and a passion for keeping the dance floor alive, music has been a lifelong journey for Vinay “The Jazzmaster” (real name Vinay Harry). His musical journey began at home, growing up surrounded by the sounds his dad and uncles played regularly, including favourites such as Gino […] The post DJ Vinay leads dance floor revival in KuGompo appeared…
Epic three-set thriller sends spectators to their feet as the Royal Padel League Over-40s competition reaches another level. Round four of the Royal Padel League Over-40s competition delivered everything that makes padel so exciting, big performances, unexpected results, intense battles, emotion and, most importantly, a growing crowd getting right behind the action. With […] The post Intense…
In the heart of West Bank, at 103 Hood Street, a vibrant local vision is quietly reshaping KuGompo City’s local tourism and lifestyle landscape. What began as a passion project for entrepreneur Sikelela Ndesi, 36, has grown into Azania Homegrown — a multi-faceted lifestyle hub offering everything from shisa nyama platters and poolside event hosting […] The post Redefining hospitality in West Bank…
For theatre-maker Zimkitha Kumbaca, bringing Confessions of a Blacklisted Woman: She Bellows to KuGompo City is about much more than staging a play, it is about returning to where some of her deepest experiences began and reclaiming her voice. The provocative production will be presented as a one-night-only interactive theatre experience on August 22 at Legends Showcase […] The post ‘She bellows’…
KuGompo City was where the match of public uproar against Shell mining the Wild Coast was lit. The final Constitutional Court ruling against the SA government and oil major, Shell and it’s SA associates prohibiting seismic blasting on the Wild Coast, is being celebrated around the world. The Daily Dispatch first broke the story on […] The post KuGompo City’s role in blocking Shell appeared first…
Stirling High marked its 41st Founders’ celebrations with a vibrant weekend that honoured the school’s proud history while celebrating its present and looking firmly towards the future. The festivities brought together current pupils, staff, special guests, and past pupils from various reunion years, creating a memorable opportunity to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the enduring Stirling […]…
A 16-year-old Hudson Park High pupil has turned her love for KuGompo City into an award-winning poem, earning a double-gold at the Elfest competition for her original piece, My City in Winter. Grade 10 pupil Bukhanye Manuel wrote the poem as a tribute to the city she was born in. Bukhanye said she chose KuGompo as […] The post Hudson poet wins double gold for ode to home city appeared first on GO!…
Buffalo City metro social justice activist Mangaliso Kani has turned an extraordinary 100-mile endurance challenge into a powerful call for greater autism awareness, acceptance and support — saying the race was never about chasing a podium, but about bringing autism matters into everyday conversations. Kani, a Wits University LLB graduate and University of Cape Town […] The post Washie 100 athlete…