Walmer Sun NPO lends a hand

A VOLUNTEER movement is making a difference in the Bay by giving non-profit and charity organisations practical assistance.

Walmer Sun Feeding the hungry daily

"MOST people are unemployed and they don't get grants – they need help," said community leader Julia Mbambo from her soup kitchen in Walmer Township.

Walmer Sun Fundraising shop opens its doors

ONE man's trash is another man's treasure, so Cheshire Homes has opened a charity shop in Bloomingdales Shopping Centre to sell odds and ends in order to raise funds for the Cleary Estate Cheshire Homes.

Western Sun Rallying for rhinos

TWO NMMU students from the Western suburbs placed first and second respectively in the Design@Bay Anti-Rhino Poaching Poster Design competition in conjunction with the Castle Lager East Cape Biltong Festival.

Western Sun Tribute to those who care

NURSES around the world celebrated the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. She is the founder of modern nursing.

Western Sun Councillor helps beggar to kick bottle

A RECOVERING alcoholic who has not touched a drop of alcohol in 10 months is turning his life around after battling with his addiction for years.

Western Sun Soup kitchen feeds the body and mind

NEWTON Park Methodist Church's soup kitchen serves about 100 people a week and has been running for three years.

Western Sun Helping hands needed to aid struggling school

EXCELSIOR Primary School in Mount Croix is struggling financially and the school building has not been painted in almost two decades.

Western Sun Eat fat, shed kilos

CAN I lose fat by eating fat? It may be hard to believe, but the answer is "yes"!

Western Sun Musical recalls South End past

"SOUTH End is my home, my family, my friends, the memories I have of my parents and their parents. All this will only be a distant memory."

Western Sun From church choir to CD

SINGER and songwriter Thandi Swekile, from Newton Park, dreams of writing a gospel song for award-winning gospel singer Sechaba Pale and sharing a stage with him.

Western Sun Records tumble

DESPITE the threat of rain the seventh annual Sunridge Village family road race attracted a field of 2200.

Western Sun Collegiate girl in the swim of things at wedding of the year

EVERYONE at her school wants to know how the wedding was. "I have become more popular now," Collegiate grade 12 pupil Bronwyn Kemp, 18 said.

Motherwell Sun I-Mfesane yenene

ISIKOLO samabanga aphezulu iMfesane e-NU12 sizibone siwelwa ngumqa esandleni ngethuba siwongwa ngezixhobo zokufunda ezixabisa i-R100 000 ngumbutho obizwa nge-The Initiative kunye nenkampani ye-Auditing u-PWC.

Motherwell Sun Amasela azidaphele

LIBUYE lagqojw' elingophiyo kwakho ithala lencwadi eMotherwell emva kokuba inkuntsela zamasela ziqhekeze zaze zeba ubuxhakaxhaka beecomputer, kungentsuku zatywala ziqale iimviwo zezikolo ngoJune.

Motherwell Sun Iintsapho zifumen'izindlu

KULUCHULUMANCO olungazenzisiyo kwintaphane yeentsapho eMotherwell nebezifudula zigob' ityholo kumatyotyombe iminyaka, neziza kuphuma apho ziye kungena kwizindlu ezintsha zesamente eNU29.

Motherwell Sun Abahlali bamis'iphulo lokuthintela ungcoliso

UNGCOLISEKO lwamathafa lusenziwa ngabantu abalahl'inkukuma ngoku ngekho mthethweni yenye yeengxaki abahlali base-Motherwell abaqolozelene nazo ngoba olungcoluseko luphinda lwenze iizifo kuluntu oluhlala kufuphi kulamathafa.

Motherwell Sun Helping hand for those looking towards future

SHE grew up poor, just like any girl in a township, but she told herself education was absolutely essential to give her options in life.

Motherwell Sun Bahlaziye ubizo lwabo abongikazi eM'well

ABONGIKAZI beziko lempilo i-Motherwell Health Centre babhiyozele usuku lwabongikazi kwizwe lonke ngo lweSihlanu womhla we17 kulenyanga sikuyo, kwinkonzo esisikhumbuzo kubo ngendlela obaluleke ngayo umsebenzi wabo, naphantsi kweemeko ezimfiliba.

Motherwell Sun Zijolis'eNgilane iincutshe zeli

ISIBINI segqiya negqiyazana esigqwese ngomdaniso e-Motherwell, sithe gqolo ukuyijiwusiza phezulu i-flag yeli loMzantsi Afrika ngempumelelo yaso kwiminyhadala yomdaniso amazwe ehlabathi.

Motherwell Sun Fast track to success

MOTHERWELL resident and businessman Bonke Bunu's love of music and sound is putting him on the road to success.

Motherwell Sun Innovative programme to aid high schools

THE Countdown to Success campaign, which was started three years ago, by an NPO called The Initiative, is giving boys from Mfesane High in grades 10, 11, and 12 an opportunity to be among those who were mentored for a day in a campaign called Men in the Making.

Motherwell Sun Iphulo lesikolo ngakwiziyobisi

ISIKOLO i-Motherwell High e-NU7 sizimisele kumlo neziyobisi nokunceda abantwana besikolo bahlukane nokusebezisa iziyobisi, ngenjong zokubabaziphathe kakuhle.

Motherwell Sun Making a career out of her passion

FROM volunteering to decorate at family events such as weddings, 21st birthdays and even funerals, to starting her own events decorating company, Zimasa Koyo is living her dream.

Motherwell Sun Shining Stars look to future in NMB league

ALTHOUGH they have not won the Mofa Build It Premier League title, Shining Stars are already looking ahead at participating at the next level – the Safa NMB SAB League.

Motherwell Sun High rollers win medals

THE Motherwell Rollers recently came back from the South African Speed Roller Skating Championship with 13 medals.

Northern Sun Walk for rights

DURING the month of April, Chief KhoiSan SA has led a contingency walking from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. This is a bid to bring attention to marginalised South African indigenous communities, primarily the Damasonque and Damasqua tribes.

Northern Sun SOS saves old denims

ARE you saving your favourite old denims in your cupboard in the hope that you will lose weight and be able to squeeze back into them?

Northern Sun Put on your tekkies for good cause

FUNDRAISING will take a quirky form through the "Tekkie Tax" campaign, as they encourage those who pledge donations to wear their favourite pair of tekkies in and outside the office. The first of its kind, Tekkie Tax, will take place on May 31.

Northern Sun Pupils make mothers feel appreciated

THERE'S nothing like a mother's love and it is rare that moms are taken care of as they are too busy taking care of everyone else.

Northern Sun Community tackle crime

WEST End residents have proved crime fighting does not require a badge, it just requires proactive community members who are aware of the needs of the community and are willing to do their best to ensure that they are met.

Northern Sun Bay artists head for US to face top talent scouts

SEVEN Port Elizabeth performers will be jetting off to the United States in June to audition in front of some of the world's most influential talent scouts.

Northern Sun Dream chance for PE models

TWO Port Elizabeth models – one from the Northern Areas and the other from a township – have landed contracts with top agency Boss Models after participating in a homegrown version of a reality TV modelling competition.

Northern Sun Big medal haul for swimmers

"IT'S simple - if you want to learn to swim, jump into the water," which is exactly what the Eastern Cape disabled swimming team did as they participated in the recent South African Disabled Swimming Championships.

Northern Sun Hockey star still shining

IF THE epitome of sporting spirit is to have represented one's country in a world event, then former South African hockey player, Clyde Abrahams can easily be referred to as the model athlete.

Walmer Sun Using arts to send message

A GROUP of Walmer High pupils are using the power of performing arts to get its message out on important issues in the community.

Walmer Sun Young swimmer collects medals

ST DOMINIC'S Priory Grade 8 pupil Payton Horton overcame a spate of injuries to win nine medals (six individual and three team) at the recent Cana Zone 3 & 4 swimming championships in Zambia.

Walmer Sun Bikers impress on challenging track

THE Rover Motorcycle Club track is the sandiest in South Africa and that made life tough for the 50cc juniors, but by the end of the day two of the National MX Championship, the riders had improved tenfold.

Walmer Sun PE athlete shows mettle

A WALMER resident went from spectator to winner when she took first place in her age group in her very first Ironman South Africa event last month.

Walmer Sun Artist keen on taking exhibition further afield

A PORT Elizabeth artist is planning a new stage in his career by staging an exhibition in other parts of Southern Africa in July.

Northern Sun Valid driver's licence an asset

HAVING a valid driver's licence is a prerequisite for almost any job. Yet this is a skill that often gets overlooked.

Northern Sun Chance of a lifetime

AT the age of 11, Bakier Salie is set to live out his dream of becoming an international footballer, after being picked to go to Portugal to train with the Benfica and Lisbon soccer academies.

Motherwell Sun Imbasa rhoqo ngogqweso!

ISIKOLO samabanga aphantsi Imbasa yase NU12 sizigobh'a amacala emva koku gqwesa kukhuphiswano lomculo nanto leyo ethi ngoku sizakumela kumnyhadala wokhuphiswano wephondo oza kuqhutyelwa eMonti.

Motherwell Sun Valid driver's licence absolutely essential for the road ahead

HAVING a valid driver's licence is a prerequisite for almost any job. Yet this is a skill that often gets overlooked.