South African photographer, Joe Alfers, enthralled a U3A audience about his visual enhancement of Lesotho rock art paintings document over a period of six years from 1979-1985 that revolutionised the recording of these precious works.…
Experience and dedication to tradition has kept the Bathurst Agricultural Show close to its roots at the heart of the Eastern Cape farming community for 175 years and Bathurst remains the undisputed home of magic and manure But…
Relic collectors treated members of the Lower Albany Historical Society to an interesting account of some of the artefacts discovered on their field trips in and around Port Alfred at Settlers Park’s Don Powis Hall. Some of the historic…
Street artists Mook Lion and Andisiwe Matha are putting their creative slant to work by turning unkempt areas around Port Alfred into colourful, creative spaces. The local artists have been commissioned to turn the electrical substation…
Port Alfred acrylic artist, Athabile Ngwenda’s creative art pieces are turning heads as he tries to get a foothold in the art world. Twenty-six-year-old Ngwenda who resides in Ndlovini township, where he does his art work from home, has…
A galaxy of artists from the Sunshine Coast is set to shine at the National Arts Festival from 26 June to 6 July 2025. And for a group of young musicians from Nemato, it will be their first experience on this national stage. Masterpieces,…
On 1 July, the 2025 National Arts Festival saw the launch of an exciting new event: the Makhanda Igwijo Competition. A vibrant celebration of collective song and cultural heritage, the competition invited igwijo groups from across the…
Rhodes University deepens its long-standing relationship with the National Arts Festival (NAF) this year with a powerful offering that fuses research, pedagogy, and performance. With Makhanda as its canvas, Rhodes University continues to…
If you thought you’d like to try your hand at knitting, but wish you had someone to show you the ropes, Kowie Wool Warriors may be just what you’re looking for. The Knit Café at Judy’s Kitchen is where you’ll find stalwarts from the Kowie…
Young thespians owned the stage at Port Alfred High School last Thursday in the school’s interhouse one-act plays. With production simplified by a restaurant setting for all three entries, all comedies, it was left to the student actors…
PIET MARAIS The Bathurst Book Fair was a notable success this year, attracting a large crowd and creating a lively environment for book enthusiasts. The event featured a variety of literary activities, including poetry readings, a lively…
On Sunday afternoon 25 May, four musicians (three flautists and an accompanist), all of whom make contributions to SA’s vibrant musical landscape, will be offering Ndlambe music lovers a most exciting treat. The event takes place at…
The Bathurst Bookfair, next weekend, is one of those special events on the calendar not to be missed by any book lover and literary enthusiast. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the book fair and has a lot on offer for everyone from…
SUE GORDON What a difference an enthusiastic group of young musicians can make to one’s Saturday afternoon. And what a difference a year has made to the members of the Inkwenkwezi School of Artistry in terms of growth and confidence! The…
Horse lovers are kicking up their heels at the programme for the Bathurst Horse Show at this year’s Bathurst Agricultural Show, from 3-6 April. Following the last-minute cancellation of the show last year due to concerns about African…
It’s the final countdown to the Bathurst Agricultural Show on Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 April and we spoke Aschlee Hurn, who has secured no fewer than 140 stallholders for the famous annual event. That includes both companies exhibiting…
Regular visitor to Port Alfred, Bruno van der Werff this week handed over a labour of love – a paper model of the Cologne Cathedral – the Kölner Dom – for children and adults visiting the Port Alfred Library to enjoy. Van der Werff lives…
Bottle that jam, put the final stitches in that quilt, sand and seal that woodwork and whisper words of love to that prize pot plant: you have two-and-a-half weeks to enter the Bathurst Agricultural Show’s Home and Garden competition. New…
“A true hero of the museum” and “one of the most dedicated individuals to a historical museum that I have ever had the privilege of coming into contact with” were some of the tributes paid to long-time chairperson of the Bathurst…
Descendants of 1820 settlers who want to retrieve artefacts in the care of provincial museums may be in for a disappointment. This is according to the Eastern Cape’s Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC). The…
