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Kowie Toyota honoured with award

On Tuesday, February 3, Kowie Toyota proudly welcomed Toyota representatives Sandy Naidu, Zenzi Mavuso, and Loomile Magorosi, who presented the Dealer with the prestigious New Vehicle Sales Award for Excellence, after achieving a perfect…

SAAFA commemorates 80 years

The South African Air Force Association (SAAFA) of Port Alfred celebrated its 80th anniversary with a commemorative lunch at Summer Pine Ranch on Friday, October 17. Members and guests were captivated by a dramatic war story shared by…

NASA astronaut touches down at 43 Airschool

Port Alfred had a brush with space history last week when Commander Susan Kilrain, a veteran NASA astronaut, addressed learners at 43 Air School and Port Alfred High School. Her visit formed part of the 2025 Living Maths Space Tour, a…

SPAR gives Palcare a big helping hand

The Rosehill SUPERSPAR in Port Alfred joined forces with Palcare during the month of October for breast cancer awareness through cupcake sales and a raffle. The Cupcakes for Cancer drive along with the raffle drew donations amounting to…

Fire dancers light up the sky for SPCA

On Saturday, 5 November, there were some sparks at the Guido’s Beach Bar parking lot but these were in support of animals as members of Bloms Entertainment put on a fire poi display in their Anti-Guy Fawkes event in support of the Port…

NEW ERA: The committee members of the Bathurst Agricultural Society together with outgoing and newly elected office bearers (from left) Cate Pike, Danny Wepener, Judy Broom, Neil Scott, Pam Elliott, Derrick Church and Chrissie Craddock. Picture: Bryan Smith

Bathurst Agricultural Society hands reins to its new leaders

The Bathurst Agricultural Society (BAS) held their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 1 September, in which the committee welcomed everyone in attendance, held an election for new office bearers and reported on the success of the 2022…

Nite to remember at Kowie Bowls Club

The Kowie Nite Bowls was held at the Kowie Bowls Club with the finals taking place on Friday, July 22. A total of 16 teams competed for the Kowie Nite Bowls Floating Trophy. Despite the cold weather the teams from local businesses all…

MYSTICAL LADIES: The La Dame Mystique boutique has expanded and is now able to offer sophisticated and elegant clothing at both the Heritage and Rosehill Malls. Ready to serve you are, from left, Marisa Daneel, owner Karen Booysen and Doreen le Roux Picture: ROB KNOWLES

Ladies’ boutique expands to Rosehill Mall

The popular ladies’ boutique, La Dame Mystique, has been a welcome and long-time fixture at the upper level of the Heritage Mall, supplying the community with items ranging from women’s clothing, wigs, jewellery, shoes, and more. The…