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FROM THE EDITOR
Publisher Celia Theart
editor Tanya Jonker
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TO OUR WORLDWelcomeOne of the surest and most welcome signs that your publication is
hitting the mark is when complete strangers start coming up to you, virtually on a daily basis, with comments and suggestions.
This has been my experience over the past few months, and I greatly appreciate all the positive feedback and great snippets of advice on how to make our magazine better – much of which we have already implemented, or are in the process of incorporating over the next few editions.
One of the most immediately useful tips we received was from Hannes de Klerk of Café Basil in Berea. I was hugely impressed to find that Hannes not only had a copy of Buffalo City 360 on every table in his restaurant, he was also actively encouraging his customers not only to read the magazine, but to take it home with them.
“People love the magazine,” Hannes said. “The only complaint I have is that, because it’s such a glossy, high quality publication, people don’t realise that that it’s a free publication. So they tend to, very reluctantly, put it back on the table when they leave … or glance around guiltily when they slip it into their bags!”
Thanks to this feedback, our cover now sports a Free – Please Take One sticker, which should make taking us home with you just a pleasure, not a guilty one! Thanks, Hannes.
To all our others readers, please let us have your comments and suggestions, too. We are committed to making 360 a magazine of which all of Buffalo City can be proud, and we rely on your feedback to tell us where we can improve, be it in terms of editorial, distribution or the general look and feel of the magazine.
Finally, a warm welcome to the thousands of visitors who will be rolling into our city in the days and weeks to come for what will undoubtedly be a well-deserved break.
On behalf of all residents and tourism product owners, Buffalo City 360 welcomes you to our shores. Whatever your holiday programme, we know you’re going to have a fabulous time. But please remember to holiday safely and responsibly, and to take care of our beautiful surroundings. We would love you to be able to come back to same splendor year and after year.
Happy holidays!
tanya JonkerEDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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FOREWORD
The holiday season is upon us, and throughout our city there is a festive mood as we prepare
for a plethora of fun activities to celebrate this special time of the year.
A special word of welcome to the many visitors holidaying in our beautiful region – we are confident that you will enjoy your stay with us,
making many memories that you and your family will treasure for years to come.
Central to a happy and memorable holiday, however, is making sure that we all enjoy our holiday activities in a safe and responsible manner.
To this end, Buffalo City Metro has launched a comprehensive safety campaign involving all of our law enforcement partners – including BCMM and provincial traffic services, BCMM Law Enforcement, BCMM Disaster Management and BCMM Amenities – to ensure that our residents and holidaymakers are well protected and looked after during these busy weeks.
The theme of our campaign this year is “2013 Awaits You, Be Responsible!” Our message is clear: Whatever you do, whatever your holiday plans entail and wherever it takes you, think of your future and make sure that you are here to enjoy all that the New Year brings with your friends and loved ones.
BCM prioritises your safety, and we will deploy more than 120 dedicated safety and disaster management personnel who will be sacrificing their own special family time to be on call 24 hours a day.
But we also need you to do your bit. Ensuring the safety of our residents and visitors is a huge and collective responsibility. So while we, as a Metro, will work tireless through our various law enforcement units to keep you safe, we also rely on all of you to assume personal responsibility for your own safety.
Whether it’s being extra vigilant while driving or using our roads, making sure that you don’t drink and drive, guarding against road rage or negligence – make sure that you do everything in your power to ensure your own safety, and the safety of the people in your care.
To all our residents and the many thousands of people who will be visiting us over this holiday period, I wish you a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Councillor Zukiswa ncitha Executive Mayor of Buffalo City Metro
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AMENITIES
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East London Zoo – which boasts more than 300 animals from 43 different species – has a good relationship with the local SPCA and takes its responsibility for animal care very seriously.
If it’s been a while since you’ve visited the East London Zoo – you’re missing out! With exciting new renovations taking place and beautiful,
natural surroundings, a day at the zoo makes for a perfect outing.
East London Zoo – which boasts more than 300 animals from 43 different species – has a good relationship with the local SPCA and takes its responsibility for animal care very seriously. It is also affiliated with the African Association of Zoos Aquaria and Botanical Gardens (PAZAAB), an organisation which sets high standards for the welfare of animals.
Current renovations include a facelift of the main entrance and making the entire zoo more accessible for disabled visitors.
Some must-see attractions include:
bengAl tigersElegant and fearsome, Jasmine and Sultan are
extremely rare and highly endangered. Tigers, which weigh in between 250kg and 300kg, are surprisingly very good swimmers, but not very good climbers. Globally, the number of Bengal tigers has dropped dramatically in recent years. Our zoo is doing its part by trying to breed these majestic cats.
White lionsAnother must-see attraction is the stunning
white lions – not to be mistaken for albino lions. White lions have the recessive white gene from both parents, causing their hair to grow white. Lacking the necessary camouflage to hunt successfully, white lions have trouble surviving in the wild.
All AboArd the smArtie trAin!This old East London tradition is always a source
of enjoyment for children and nostalgia for adults who visit the zoo. It runs continuously during weekends and on public holidays. Kids can also enjoy rides on the zoo’s small boats and Ferris wheel.
PlAyful PrimAtesFrom raucous chimpanzees Randy and Zeb, to the
chattering baboons and more unusual Samango monkeys, the zoo’s playful primates are always keen to put on a show for visitors. They will yell, jump, swing and dance for approval and attention, and have very special and distinct personalities. Don’t forget to pay a visit to little Smoochie, the cheeky Capuchin monkey!
Photo courtesy Roberto Betta
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GET CLOSE TO NATURE – The East London Zoo is one of the only zoos in South Africa set in a natural forest. “Most zoos have to attempt to create the outdoorsy, natural, serene atmosphere. We don’t have to – it comes
naturally and it is authentic,” says Kerotse, the superintendent of the zoo.
Cheeky CroCsHagar, the Nile crocodile, is always the source of
much gasping and squealing. He is the only croc at the zoo and spends his days lazing in the sun, no doubt amused at the wide eyes of fearful children who peer into his enclosure. Nile crocodiles can grow to be extremely large and can tip the scales at up to a ton! They also grow very old, reaching up to 100 years.
AfriCAn roCk PythonsThe East London Zoo boasts a pair of African
Rock Pythons. Indigenous and non-venomous, they are a popular attraction well worth a visit to the snake habitats.
JAguArKnown for its sleek, aesthetic beauty, the
stunning Jaguar is a solitary jungle cat. Jaguars, relative to their size, have the most powerful bite of all big cats.They are smaller than the lion and tiger but known to be a lot more agile. They are skilled swimmers and climbers, and have a very unusual, unique look.
silky sungAZersThis beady-eyed, weird-looking terrestrial reptile
is the largest of all girdled lizards and is endemic to South Africa. It is also known as the ‘Giant Girdled Lizard’, but is given the name Sungazer due to its habit of perching with its nose upturned towards the sky.
Once you’ve worked up a thirst marvelling at our 43 mammal, 14 reptile and 26 bird species, be sure to stop off at the zoo kiosk for refreshments and light meals. Breakfast is served from 9am to 11am. The zoo is also the perfect party venue. Party fee per child includes entrance into the zoo, a boat and train ride, a party box with sweets, chips, a cold drink and an ice-cream. Raw peanuts are also available at the kiosk – certain animals love these as a treat!
oPen dAily from 9am to 5pm, with the last entry at 4.15pmentry is r28 (adults), r17 (kids & pen-sioners) and r11 for scholars in groups. Children under 3 are free.
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IN THE CITYCOOL THINGS TO GET UP TO AFTER DARK
East London is renowed for its balmy, sun-kissed mornings and lazy, leisurely afternoons – but when the sun goes down, our cosy little hamlet throws off its sleepy mantle and comes alive!
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a DANCE WITH FIREThe arrival of summer means the return of chilled evenings at Nahoon
Beach watching fire dancers, twirling poi, and dancing to the rhythmic sounds of bongo drums and didgeridoo. A relaxed gathering with sand underfoot and the timeless power of fire to entrance, these “burn sessions” typically happen on Thursday evenings at Nahoon Corner or on the beach near Footprints Café.
a SUNSET SEA CRUISESail out from the East London Harbour and into the Indian Ocean
where you can spot otters, dolphins and whales. Turn on the romance and unwind with a bottle of bubbly or party like a rock star on your own private yacht! With the on-board music system, this is a great way to start your night before hitting the clubs. Tel: 082 804 1660
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a BE ENTERTAINEDIt’s going to be a cracker of a season this year with
a host of big acts including The Parlotones and Steve Hofmeyr set to perform at a new 400-seater dinner theatre with dance floor opening in East London in December – The Venue @ Hemingways. Not to be missed is Centrestage’s “The Crazy 80s” show as well as Carols in Concert featuring Craig Hinds of Watershed fame, Mark Beling and well-known local performer Kerry Hiles on 17 December. Tel: 043 707 7603
a GOLF UNDER THE STARSBack by popular demand, play golf under the stars at
The Fig Tree in Gonubie. A maximum of 9 coveys at R400 per 4-ball which includes your glow-in-the-dark ball and a Castle Lager. Lucky draw prizes and lots of fun with free shooters on random holes. Tel: 043 732 1911
a HIGHLANDEROverlooking the site where the Nahoon River meets
the warm Indian Ocean, the Highlander Pub and Tanqueray Cocktail Bar at The Blue Lagoon Hotel is a hot spot for sundowners. A new addition is an upmarket
cocktail lounge, Upstairs on Blue, which has been tastefully decorated for the discerning patron aged 25 and older. Live music can be enjoyed in the atmospheric Highlander Pub every Wednesday and Friday evening. Tel: 043 748 4821
a WINE AND DINEWhen the sun takes a dip, sip cocktails and soak
up the view at Café Neo – the trendy restaurant and wine bar perched on top of the Windmill Roadhouse overlooking the warm Indian Ocean. A popular place for locals and holidaymakers to mingle and enjoy the vibe, Café Neo offers South African cuisine and some authentic Mediterranean signature dishes for the more adventurous. Tel: 043 722 4531
a MALL CULTUREShop ‘til you drop with more than 200 stores,
restaurants and entertainment options at Hemingways Mall. A veritable feast of family fun with ten-pin bowling, X-Rider motion simulator, Electric Avenue arcade, Disaster Zone mini golf and paintball, a food court, Manhattan action bar, 3-D movies and more. Tel: 043 721 3180
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a CLUBBING AT NUMBERSA firm favourite in the night-life scene since
1981, Numbers has retained a fresh appeal for over three decades with its original concept parties and music theme nights, in addition to bringing many top local and international deejays, radio presenters, music groups, comedians and cabaret shows to East London. A local institution, Numbers gets generations of patrons up on the dance floor. The Hub, Beacon Bay. Tel: 043 748 4425
a BUSH ‘N BURGER COMBOEnjoy a guided game drive at dusk with the
African sun setting over the veld at Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve on the Wild Coast Jikeleza Route. Spot wildlife in a different light. Wednesday is the wildly popular Burger Night. It is tradition for all who visit East London to become part of the legend and savour one of Inkwenkwezi’s gigantic burgers. Tel: 043 734 3234
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A local institution, Numbers Dance Club in Beacon Bay gets generations of patrons up on the dance floor.
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a THRILLS & CASINO SPILLSOpt for an exhilarating gaming experience with
the jingling sounds and colourful slot machines at Hemingways Casino. Table game aficionados can try their luck at the Blackjack, Poker or Roulette tables. The ultra-exclusive Salon Prive is situated just off the main casino floor, catering for VIP players who wish to play higher stakes slots or table games. The decor is straight out of the 1920s, creating an air of opulence and elegance mixed with comfort and a relaxed vibe. Tel: 043 707 7777
a EXPERIENCE THE ZOO IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT
Take a night walk! The zoo at night is a very different experience, as many of the nocturnal animals become livelier and the atmosphere changes. The guides are experienced, knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions about the animals. Night walks are approximately three hours long and include coffee, hot chocolate, tea and marshmallows around the bonfire afterwards. Booking is essential – don’t miss out! Tel: 043 722 1171
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There’s a scaly new attraction in town, but be warned – a visit to Apex Predators is definitely not for the ophidiophobes among us.
Situated 10km outside East London on the N6, Apex Predators Park is reportedly the biggest of its kind anywhere in the country, featuring some of
the most venomous slitheries, including the king cobra and Africa’s deadliest snake, the black mamba.
The park’s owner, Deon Nell, has had a love-affair with reptiles all his life and says that even as a small child he preferred snakes and other reptiles to puppies or budgies.
“I was born with it,” he says. “I love reptiles, and working with snakes in particular has been a life-long dream!”
Deon’s vision for Apex Predators is for it to be much more than just a tourist or entertainment attraction. He also wants the park to become a valued educational centre that will lead to greater understanding about these often misunderstood creatures.
“Education and conservation are key to my interest in the creatures,” he says.
“There is a lot of value in snakes that has not been
tapped into. For example, not many people know that small amounts of a boomslang’s venom can thin the blood, which can be used to treat heart conditions.”
He also wants the park to help people address their fear of snakes, and to introduce them to the beauty and, yes, the fragility of these animals.
“I want people to look at snakes in a new light … to see their beauty.”
Deon is also planning to include a volunteer training programme in handling the animals as well as an Apex Predators junior training programme.
Apex Predators Park forms part of the bigger Python Park, which features an array of other reptile species, including geckos, crocodiles, rock monitors, iguanas and tortoises.
“We wanted to create a destination where families can come and enjoy a great outing for the day,” says Python Park owner Wayne Chemaly. “It’s something great for East London and I’d like to see it become a buzzing tourist attraction.”
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East LondonThe Port of East London welcomes the start of the Cruise Liner Season and calls on all residents to join us in rolling out the red carpet for our International Visitors over the next few months. Let ’s all join hands in becoming tourism ambassadors for our region and showcasing the many fantastic attractions our city has to offer.
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East London hosted the very first Grand Prix ever held in South Africa The 3.9km East London race track became operational in the early 1930s and hosted the very first South African Grand Prix in 1934. The race returned to the city in 1936 and was staged here every year until 1939, drawing the top European drivers of the time, including Bernd Rosemeyer, Richard “Dick” Seaman, Richard Shuttleworth and the 1939 winner Luigi Villoresi. World War 2 halted racing in 1939, but it was revived in 1960 as part of the Formula One circuit. East London again got the nod and hosted the race every year from 1960 to 1966, when it was relocated to the custom-built Kyalami track.
Craven Week started in East LondonCraven Week, which celebrates its 50th birthday in 2014, had its humble beginnings right here in East London. The brainchild of Springbok flank Piet Malan, Craven Week was endorsed by the late Dr Danie Craven. However, the task of organising and getting the very first Craven Week tournament off the ground in July 1964 was left to Port Rex teacher Jan Preuyt, a former Matie and Griqualand West player, and Dummy Taylor of Queen’s College.
Joan Harrison won Olympic gold when she was just 16 East London schoolgirl Joan Harrison was just 16 years old when she won a gold medal in the 100m backstroke at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki. It would be another 44 years before another South African woman won Olympic gold in the pool (Penny Heyns won 100m and 200m breaststroke gold medals in Atlanta in 1996).
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You probably already know that East London has the world’s only remaining dodo egg, and that ours is the only river port in the country. But Buffalo City and the surrounding Amathole region has more than a few interesting tricks up its collective sleeve.
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The first powered flight in South Africa took place over nahoon French aviator Albert Kimmerling started off racing cars but became obsessed with flying after attending an exhibition by the Wright brothers in Paris. In December 1909 – just six years after Orville Wright wobbled into the sky – Kimmerling recorded the first powered flight in southern Africa over the Nahoon racecourse. Kimmerling managed to achieve an altitude of about six metres and a speed of about 30 miles per hour. By the end of February 1910 Kimmerling had made three subsequent flights at Sydenham Hill, near Orange Grove.
Mrs ball’s chutney was developed in Fort JacksonThere are few things more iconically South African than a bottle of Mrs Ball’s – and it all started right here in the Buffalo City area. In 1852 Henry James Adkins married Elizabeth Sarah Spalding in King William’s Town, settling in the nearby village of Fort Jackson to run a general dealership. Sarah Adkins started making chutney commercially in about 1870. The chutney tradition was carried forward by her daughter, Amelia, who, having married Herbert Sandleton Ball, started marketing her mother’s delicious condiment as Mrs Ball’s.
Amathole Museum has the second-largest mammal collectionKing William’s Town Amathole Museum is home to the second-largest collection of mammals in the southern hemisphere. Pushing 130 years old, it is the sixth oldest museum in the country, gaining international prominence as the final resting place of Huberta, the world famous wandering hippo. In addition to its spectacular mammal collection – including giraffes and elephants – the museum also has a striking toy collection, including one of the first Barbie dolls ever made.
Our engineers developed the dolosA dolos is a concrete block in a complex geometric shape weighing up to 20 tons, used in great numbers to protect harbour walls from the erosive force of ocean waves. It was developed in East London in 1963. Since then, literally millions of these intriguing shapes have been constructed and put to use around the globe, and are found in most of the major coastal cities of the world. They are also used in several rivers in the Pacific Northwest of the US to control erosion, prevent channel migration and create and restore salmon habitats.
Our aquarium is the oldest in the countryThe East London Aquarium was opened to the public by Dr Jacob Nanni in December 1931, making it the oldest aquarium in South Africa.
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Museum curator Dr Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer discovered a prehistoric fish believed to have died out 65 million years agoThe coelacanth, a rather aesthetically challenged 1.5-metre monstrosity, was discovered by East London scientist and museum curator Dr Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer in a local fisherman’s catch on 23 December 1938. The fish, widely considered an actual living fossil, was believed to have been extinct since the end of the cretaceous period, over 65 million years ago. Fossils of the coelacanth have been found that date back over 350 million years.
Lock Street Gaol was the first women’s prison in South AfricaBuilt in 1880, Lock Street Gaol was the first women’s prison in South Africa. One of the oldest remaining buildings in East London, it still houses the original gallows and death row structure. Famous prisoners who have been incarcerated here include notorious serial killer Daisy de Melker and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, jailed for political activity during the apartheid era.
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HERITAGE
Sister Quinlan died during the infamous 1952 riots after community members gathered in Duncan Village on 9 November that year to attend a routine meeting called by the African National Congress.
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East Londoners gathered in Duncan Village last month to remember one of the city’s most heroic figures, Sister Aidan Quinlan, who died in
the infamous 1952 riots here.An Irish-born doctor and medical missionary, Sister
Quinlan was driving home to the Peter Claver Mission in East London, where she ran a clinic, when her car was set on by an angry mob of political protestors.
Her car was stoned, overturned and set alight. Sister Quinlan died in the blaze, at the hands – tragically – of the people she most cared about and had spent three years working tirelessly to uplift.
According to East London Museum historian Zuko Blauw, the riot had started out as a routine meeting by the ANC, celebrating the removal of the lodger’s fee law against renters in Duncan Village.
Similar gatherings had taken place on the same day in Port Elizabeth and Kimberley.
At all three events, police were dispatched to disperse the crowds. The protesters stood their ground and police opened fire, sparking widespread rioting that culminated in at least nine deaths – though historians have long argued that the death toll was much higher than what was officially reported.
Sister Quinlan died clutching her rosary – when her body was recovered, her hand bones had become fused with the rosary, Blauw said.
“Most people in Duncan Village believe that it was hooligans who killed Sister Quinlan, because sober
community members who knew and loved her would never do such a thing,” he said.
Sister Quinlan’s bones and ashes are buried at Zeli Convent Cemetery (also known as Ezeleni graveyard) in King William’s Town. Her rosary is kept in the Roman Catholic Church headquarters archives in Johannesburg.
“While this tragic incident tainted Duncan Village, it forms part of our rich and profound history,” Blauw said. “It cannot and must not be forgotten, for in it lies a profound lesson, including the importance of Ubuntu.”
The 60th anniversary celebration honouring Sister Quinlan’s life was part of the process of closing the painful chapter in the city’s history in a respectful and dignified manner, Blauw said.
“Sister Quinlan was remembered by a community that misses her, still loves her and has fond memories of her and a community that says ‘forgive us, our beloved sister’.”
“This was an opportunity for a deep ethical reflection for everyone. We are closing this chapter so that we may recognise the other story of this day, which is a story of victory, and we will always remember those who died.”
Sister Quinlan was born in Kingwilliam’s Town (now Ballydesmond) in County Cork, Ireland on 3 December 1914. She became a Dominican nun and later came to South Africa to serve under her calling. She graduated as a medical doctor from the University of Witwatersrand and served the Duncan Village community with both medical and spiritual advice and care.
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Officially opened to the public in December 1931, the East London Aquarium is one of the oldest in South Africa. And while it is by
no means the biggest, a number of unique displays make this facility well worth a visit.
Siani Tinely, Buffalo City’s chief of Marine Services, has been in charge of the aquarium for the past nine years and she brims with enthusiasm – not only about the facility’s subtle charms, but also about its important educational role in the community.
“We host a lot of school visits, and it is very exciting to see them marvelling at our diverse under-water world”, she says. “It really is a weird and wonderful landscape and the aquarium is one of the best opportunities for kids to learn about all the amazing things happening in the sea”.
Born and raised in East London, Siani’s love for animals has been a life-long affair.
“We were always hand-rearing animals at home. We also had horses at home and I loved being out at the stables. I even used to do my homework there.”
As a pupil at Hudson Park High School, Siani chose biology and zcience as her major subjects. This would be an early indicator of where her career path would lead – she went on to qualify as a marine biologist, obtaining a
BSc from the University of Port Elizabeth.Her position as BCM’s chief of Marine Services
entails managing the conservation and functionality of the aquarium, the beach and the coastal area throughout the metro.
“It’s an extremely demanding and challenging portfolio,” she says. “When I started out I was only focusing on the aquarium, but my responsibilities have grown and there are now several other sections under my watch.”
Siani meets these challenges with a firm commitment to hard work and ensuring that she excels at every task entrusted to her.
“My philosophy is just to keep doing my best for the aquarium and for the city as a whole,” she says.
She also pays tribute to her fellow aquarium staffers in ensuring the aquarium lives up to its responsibility as an educational centre.
“We have a big responsibility, especially to our previously disadvantaged children. For many of them, this is their only window into the amazing world under the sea. There is nothing more fulfilling than discovering new marine animals, helping them to survive and successfully rehabilitating injured animals.”
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African penguinsThese rare and critically endangered
species are indigenous to the African coastline, but sadly more than 90% of this rare breed has been lost over the last 100 years. The East London Aquarium currently has about 35 African penguins that are breeding.
“The aquarium’s breeding African penguin colony is one of our milestones,” Siani says. “Some came here injured while others were washed up on the shore. We even have a gay penguin couple that have built a nest together and stay committed to each other.”
Three-flipper turtleBuddy the large three-flipper turtle
found refuge at the East London Aquarium after being washed up on the beach, unable to swim due to a seriously injured flipper. He has been nursed back to full health and has re-learnt how to swim after initially only being able to float on the water.
He has even started diving again, Siani says, which means aquarium staff will be able to release him back into the ocean in a few months’ time. Go say hello to Buddy before he bids the aquarium a fond farewell.
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Breakfasts, Lunches, Homemade pies Birthday Cakes & Snack Trays to order
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MY BUFFALO CITY
homeIS WHERE THE HEART IS
Professional singer, bass player, actress and voice artist Kerri Hiles tells us what she loves about her city.
I aM ... a professional singer, bass player, actress and voice artist. Also a semi-professional cheese-maker! Basically, I entertain people … or feed them.
I WaS BOrN ... in Pietermaritzburg but consider myself an East Londoner, having done most of my schooling here. I left East London the moment I finished matric and vowed never to return to the “sleepy town”, except to visit family. But I returned and have been living here most happily since the end of 2009.
I LIvE ... on a smallholding near the Kei Mouth turn-off from the N2, in an area known as Upper Kwelera.
EaST LONDON IS BEST KNOWN FOr ... Shamrock pies, Friesland milkshake, the coelacanth and surfing.
aS aN EaST LONDONEr ... I am most proud of our residents’ willingness to go out of their way to assist people in need, even complete strangers, whether it be with directions, changing flat tyres, charitable actions or a couch for the night.
MY vISION FOr EaST LONDON IS ... if the R72 could be beautified, all the way from the airport to around Windmill Roadhouse, as this is what most tourists to EL are met with when they come to our lovely town.
MY FavOUrITE EaTING-OUT SPOT IS ... Lavender
Blue, especially for the cappuccino artwork and divine chocolate brownies that should come with an addiction warning! My favourite mall is definitely Hemingways and, for special occasions, my favourite restaurant is Grazia! When I am in the mood for some arts and culture, I go to either the Guild Theatre, Arts Theatre or the Alexander Playhouse.
EaST LONDON’S BEST-KEPT SECrET IS ... its geographic location ... most of my up-country friends believe it to be a suburb of PE. That, and the Giant Burger night at Inkwenkwezi.
MY FavOUrITE BUDGET OUTING IS ... to Beach Break at Nahoon Beach or Barefoot Café in Chintsa East.
TO GIvE BaCK TO MY COMMUNITY ... I like to get involved as a performer with charity events such as the McLelland Mother’s Day picnic at 2 Swans.
MOST SCENIC vIEW ... anywhere along the Jikeleza Route is breathtaking!
TO GET UP CLOSE aND PErSONaL WITH NaTUrE I GO ... to my verandah! To really relax and restore my soul, I book in for a few days at Buccaneers in Chintsa West.
TO ME EaST LONDON MEaNS ... home!
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Family Fun Festivalat Oppieplaas, Haga Haga
The brainchild of Advocate Niel Taljaard and his wife Erna, the inaugural 360 Haga Fest is set to be a big hit with locals and holidaymakers alike.
The festival, which promises two days of non-stop family fun, will take place on 27 and 28 December at OppiePlaas on the beautiful Wild Coast. A jam-packed programme of activities includes the Cycle Torque Mountain Bike Challenge, Weber Outdoor Cooking Competition, East London Field Band, Border Glass Boeresports and Trail Run, Miss Haga contest, a spit braai, children’s fun park, AV8 helicopter flips, live music with the irrepressible Dozi in concert, handmade arts and crafts, Old Toppies beer tent and so much more.
Tanya Jonker, Editor-in-Chief of media partner Buffalo City 360, said: “With its catchy name and slogan – not to mention the host of major sponsors
and supporters on board – the eagerly anticipated 360 Haga Fest is poised to become a ‘must-do’ on our annual calendars for the festive season.”
Entry fee for a day pass is R40 for adults and R20 for children. A two-day pass is R60 for adults and R30 for children. Children under 12 are free.
Camping sites are available. For more information contact event organiser Erna on 083 703 1711, email [email protected] or visit the 360 Haga Facebook page at www.facebook.com/360HagaFest
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10 COOL THINGS
for kidsthis summer!
10 cool things
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Ride a horse on the beachOnly a short drive out of East London, Wild Coast Horse Back Adventures offers an amazing experience for the whole family – a day in the saddle riding along the seashore. The Kei Mouth ride is perfect for all experience levels, including beginners and children on lead rein. The Morgan Bay ride offers stunning cliff-top views for riders who want to trot and canter. tel: 043 831 1087
Run on bush paths, tar, sea sand and grassTake your children along to the Nahoon Point Parkrun on a Saturday morning. The weekly 5km timed run is open to all ages and provides the perfect opportunity to get fit as a family while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Nahoon Point Nature Reserve. This activity is free – registration is simple and takes place online. Socialise afterwards at Footprints Café or bring your own picnic basket. www.parkrun.co.za/nahoonpoint
Be an eco-adventurerJonginenge’s exciting kids adventures are back during the December school holidays. If you want your child to learn new skills, make friends, love the environment and have an amazing summer, then sign them up for the beach experience of a lifetime. Surfing, canoe trails, sand boarding, snorkelling, beach safety and fishing are just some of the outdoor activities on offer. tel: 083 3052 590
Explore Lavender Blue MarketEnjoy a hearty breakfast or frothy cappuccino in the rustic farm-style café with seating indoors and out. Let your children enjoy the tranquil, serene atmosphere of the play area and feed the ducks while you shop at the farmer’s market or browse in the nursery. Pick your own strawberries on the farm. New cycle track now open. tel: 043 732 1172
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Kiosk 1, Hemingways Mall, Food CourtTel: 043 721 2809
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BONZA BAY
Bonza Bay Beach, Beacon BayOpen weekends & hOlidays 9am - 5pm
Party bookings & enquiries: Ant 0713095916BonzaBaySupertube
Cnr Sherwood Ave & Junction Rd, Beacon Bay, East London • Lindee 082 773 0884, [email protected]
It’s a giant Jumping Pillow!
Lion, Cheetah, Tiger, Wild dog, Crocodile, Aldabra Tortoise, Alpaca, Fallow Deer, Nyala, Meerkat, Various animal interactions...and much more!
Take the N6. Drive for 5.9 kms. Turn right into Sea View Farms Rd - we are 200m on the left.
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Get into the spirit of the season at Gonubie Christmas FairThe ever-popular annual Gonubie Christmas Fair is once again taking place on the sports fields in Gonubie from 16 to 18 December. Crafters travel from across South Africa to exhibit here, so there’s plenty on offer including wonderful gifts, accessories, fashion and outdoor items. With food stalls, kids’ activities and a beer tent, there’s enough fun to keep the whole family entertained. Don’t miss this one – voted one of the top six Christmas markets in South Africa by Getaway magazine in 2011.
Expand little mindsTake a break from the beach and learn about local history at the East London Museum –featuring (among other interesting exhibits) the world’s oldest human fossil trace footprint, the coelacanth (a funky-looking prehistoric fish) and a beehive that has been in existence since 1959! Enjoy lunch or tea at the Coelacanth Café next door. tel: 043 743 0686. The Amathole Museum in King William’s Town, home of Huberta the Hippo, is organising a children’s holiday programme in December. tel: 043 642 4506
Beat the heat - go supertubingFamily day out! The Bonza Bay supertube is open for the season. Prices are R35 per person for half an hour or R2.50 per ride. Group bookings are welcome. Takeaway is open for ice-creams, cool drinks and snacks. tel: 071 309 5916
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Check out the Summer Carnival!The Buffalo City Summer Carnival is an annual event hosted by the Buffalo City Metro in partnership with other stakeholders. The carnival provides diverse entertainment for both locals and visitors to the city – local and national artists, stall exhibitions, fashion shows by local designers and a street carnival party to celebrate the festive season. East London, King William’s Town, Mdantsane. Watch the local press for details.
Wow! International Cricket at Buffalo ParkCatch all the action of T20 international cricket when South Africa plays New Zealand at Buffalo Park on 23 December at 4pm. An ideal outing for families – bring your picnic supper and relax on the raised grass banks on the Buffs Club side or under the scoreboard on the golf course side. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and excitement of hard-hitting cricket. Let it rain sixes!
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East London surrounds:FuLL & haLF day tours
rob stewardson 084 407 [email protected]
rock-It-adventures
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MY BUFFALO CITY
I aM ... the sole member and managing director of South African Bassie Travel Centre in Berea. I was born and raised in a small village called Nqamakwe in the former Transkei. I started Bassie Travel & Tours in Butterworth in 2005 before relocating the agency to East London in 2008.
I aM PrOUD OF ... East London’s status as one of the economic hubs of the Eastern Cape, and also of our many quality schools and beautiful coastline. Our city is also well known, deservedly so, for its tranquil lifestyle and close proximity to all major shopping areas.
MY FavOUrITE ... restaurant for business lunches and teas is definitely Roxys, which is within walking distance of my office. For dinner time, my favourite hangouts are Grazia on the beachfront and Prima Piatti.
I LOvE ... being able to go for a jog after a heavy day and seeing the lush, beautiful gardens and sea views in my neighbourhood. It’s so heartwarming to see so many old folks walking their dogs in the late afternoons and early mornings. I always feel that we are still lucky to have this priceless serene beauty.
THE BEST NEW DEvELOPMENT ... in East London is definitely Chamberlain Square in Berea. Watch this space, Berea is going to be one of the best hangouts in East London.
I GIvE BaCK ... to my community through on-the-job training programmes where I host third-year students from Walter Sisulu University for in-service skills development. I am also very involved with the Keep East London Clean movement and devote at least one week every year to clean up Berea, where my agency is situated.
MY vISION FOr OUr CITY IS ... a metro that is ready to provide the best tourism destination in South Africa, without limitations, and showcasing the birth places of all our living legends, including Nelson Mandela. I would also love to see the availability of most airline services, seven days a week, to ensure our economic viability. Finally, I dream of a metro that is able to host a major arts festival, such as Makufe or the North Sea Jazz Festival.
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REvELLING IN OUR Businesswoman and managing director of South African Bassie Travel Centre
Baselwa “Bassie” Ngozwana
shares her views on Buffalo City.
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Scenic introductory flights from R285ppExperience the graceful thrill of microlight flight in the company of highly experienced flight instructors (Weather permitting)
C: 083 860 5078 Wings park (Flamingo) CAA/0071
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RestingWith cozy rondavels nestled among the
trees and shady caravan sites right on the banks of the river, Nature’s Rest is the
perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and simply be yourself. Situated a mere 7km from the East London Airport, the air of tranquillity and peacefulness is palatable in the valley from the moment you enter the resort.
Great care is taken to preserve the natural environment of the resort – a perfect setting for those with a love of nature. The lagoon estuary provides a paradise for birdwatching opportunities with over 100 bird species already documented within the resort boundaries, including weavers, kingfishers, cormorants, egrets, herons and even a pair of spotted eagle owls.
Nature’s Rest is close to the major town of East London, making it perfect for an easy weekend break as well as an extended holiday, and is a great place for family getaways. With its exquisite surroundings, children’s playground and trampoline, paddle boats, entertainment hall, swimming pool, homely
accommodation facilities, pet-friendly policy and friendly staff, you are overwhelmed by a sense of familiarity. It is as if somehow this place has always existed and you seem to have faint memories of having spent family holidays there yourself as a child.
It is a typically annoying trait of human nature that we find it so difficult to take time out, park our worries and our cares and truly relax ... Here, however, you will find yourself perfecting the art of resting – your only obligation being to relax in the beautiful tranquillity of mother nature.
Whether you are a family looking for a safe holiday destination, a couple looking for some quiet time, a group of friends needing a fun and relaxed weekend, an avid birdwatcher or simply part of the crowd that needs somewhere to catch their breath – Nature’s Rest is the perfect place to unwind and recharge.
CAll noW to book your holidAy:tel: +27 43 736 9753 / 9785email: [email protected]
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HERITAGE
Tanya Jonker
YOUR GATEWAY TO
FRONTIERHISTORY
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The Eastern Cape still bears the indelible scars of 100 years of fierce frontier warfare which permanently shaped both the historical and cultural make-up of this fascinating region.
Not surprisingly, retracing the steps of the men and women who were involved in this brutal period of colonialism and conquest – and the brave pockets of resistance which sprung up throughout the region – has become a source of keen interest among cultural tourists.
Situated at the centre of this frontier heartland, Buffalo City is the natural point of departure on what promises to be an unparallelled journey of discovery, with numerous dedicated battlefield tours departing from the city.
And while rigorous enough to satisfy the most discerning history or military buff, these tours are broad enough in scope and emphasis to appeal to the widest cross-section of tourists.
As tour operator Rob Prentis of Edgeworld Tours notes, while battlefield tours may be historical in nature, they are essentially about the human dimensions of this turbulent period in the province’s history.
“It’s not just about battles and military strategies and weaponry,” he explains. “Yes, these elements come into it and are important, but battlefield tours are about so much more. They are about African nationalism, displacement, resistance, intellectualism and cultural heritage. And inevitably, they criss-cross the most beautiful terrain in all of Africa.”
Taking in historical cities such as Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort, which once housed the largest British military establishment in the southern hemisphere, battlefield tours are a window in a near-forgotten era of expansion and conquest. As such, they are steeped in the mainstays of war: brutality, murder and subjugation.
Situated at the centre of the frontier heartland, Buffalo City is the natural point of departure on what promises to be an unparallelled journey of discovery, with numerous dedicated battlefield tours departing from the city.
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There is a great interest in historical and cultural heritage tours, not just here, but throughout the country.
But they also provide a fascinating glimpse of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances, where even the most personal of decisions could have history-altering ramifications.
“There is great interest in historical and cultural heritage tours, not just here, but throughout the country,” says Prentis. “What makes this region’s history so unique is the insidious, erosive nature of the battles that were waged here, and the massive consequences it had for the country as a whole.”
Frontier battlefield tours represent 100 years not only of direct warfare, but also of prolonged and relentless attempts to crush African nationalism. The principal battles during this period were the War of the Ax, Mlanjeni’s War and the Gcaleka Rebellion. Collectively, these three clashes shaped the very fabric of the region, leading directly to the
establishment of East London as a military port. Incorporating established tourism nodes such
as Hogsberg and Katberg, local battlefield tours have proven a popular add-on attraction for visitors of every level of interest. They appeal to those interested in history, but also to anyone with a keen sense of discovery and a desire to relive the rich cultural dimensions of a region which is aptly regarded as the cradle of African intellectualism.
There are numerous one-day tour options to choose from, while serious enthusiasts can immerse themselves in anything up to eight days of battlefield rediscovery.
The natural beauty of the region, awash in an abundance of fascinating local fauna and flora, set against some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country, ensures that battlefield tours are a sensory delight as much as they are a heritage odyssey.
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It’s early summer and East London’s surfers are starting to ponder their surf-break options with a bit more care than usual. Winter is a no-brainer – lots of south-west swell,
westerly winds, so it’s more than likely to be Nahoon Reef. If the Reef is blown out or too big, another option might be the Corner (though some non-fans say it’s like kissing your sister!). Alternatively, Gonubie lefts, before the wind gets up, or even a dash out to Yellows. Here the locals are bizarrely faithful to their sometimes fickle home-break … and welcome you with open arms – mostly.
But summer brings a whole lot more variables – small swell, fluctuating swell direction, east winds that can pump for seven days solid and, of course, the seasonal influx of those who only surf when it’s a pleasantly warm day.
Early summer mornings with light offshore winds and smallish swell open up options like Eastern Beach and Bonza Bay – and you get to gloat when your hung-over buddies arrive at 10 just in time for the onshore.
Of course there are days when even a 4.30am
dawnie can’t beat the north-east onshore and you suddenly recall the joys of Igoda and Glen Eden – two minor miracles that can handle the ‘beasterly’ easterly.
Sometimes it’s just a case of getting as far as possible from the madding crowd and places like Kidd’s Beach or Chintsa will do nicely even though the hot talent may be at Queensberry Bay.
One of the pitfalls that every surfer has fallen foul of at some stage is to set off early on a Saturday morning for some slightly remote and therefore un-crowded break. It’s not perfect and your clever buddy knows just the spot that will be “operating big time” so off you go … but then the wind changes, or the rip picks up, or … (insert other diverse disappointments) and suddenly it’s a late-afternoon dash back to Nahoon Beach to get a quick wave in the mediocre shore-break before it gets dark.
So while summer requires some tricky decisions, the main thing is not to end up back in town with both your petrol tank and wetsuit dry.
If the Reef is blown out or too big, another option might be the Corner (though some non-fans say it’s like kissing your sister!) swells
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Open Mon to Fri: 08h30 to 16h30 Saturday: 08h30 to 13h00
Tel: (043) 726 2444Shop 2, Chamberlain Square, 13 Chamberlain Rd, Berea, East London
Enjoy a selection of breakfasts, light lunches, burgers, cakes & speciality
coffees & lattes in a relaxed ambience…
Tel: 043 748 2998Shop 5 Sparg’s Centre, Bonza Bay Road, Beacon Bay
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CUISINE
INGrEDIENTS225g cold butter, diced350g plain flour100g golden caster sugar280g luxury fruit mince1 small eggicing sugar, to dustMETHODTo make the pastry, rub 225g cold, diced butter into 350g plain flour, then mix in 100g golden caster sugar and a pinch of salt. Combine the pastry into a ball – don’t add liquid – and knead it briefly. The dough will be fairly firm, like shortbread dough. You can use the dough immediately, or chill for later.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Line 18 cupcake or muffin tray holes with a thin layer of the pastry. Spoon a generous helping of the fruit mince into the pies. Cover each mince-filled hole with a round, flattened pastry “lid”, pressing the edges gently together to seal.You don’t need to seal them with milk or egg as they will stick on their own. (The pies may now be frozen for up to a month).Beat one small egg and brush the tops of the pies. Bake for 20 minutes until golden. Leave to cool in the tin for five minutes, then remove and place on a wire rack. To serve, lightly dust with icing sugar. They will keep for three to four days in an airtight container.
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What would Christmas be without a batch or seven of deliciously crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth mince pies? And if you’re a bit of a mince pie snob – and who isn’t? – the best way to ensure every decadent calorie counts is to
whip up your own. The following recipe, by Orlando Murrin, was voted by BBC online users as the Best Mince Pie Recipe – ever! Yes, ever. So don’t just sit there. Try it!
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Breakfasts • Light lunchesTea time treats • Catering
Snack platters • Frozen mealsSunday roasts
At Coelacanth Café we turn strangers into
lifelong friends.
Tel: 043 743 2904
043 726 8809 | www.oceanbasket.com
Take-awayS available
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CUISINE
Traditional summer sangriaINGrEDIENTS (Serves 6)1 orange, 1 lemon, 1 lime1 medium apple, peeled, cored and sliced1 cup pineapple chunks200ml (3/4 cup) brandy1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine1 can (375ml) soft drink (eg Sprite, lemonade or 7Up)1 cup (250ml) orange juice
PrEParaTION METHOD (Prep: 15 minutes)1. Slice the orange, lemon and lime into thin rounds and place in a jug with the chopped apple and pineapple. Pour in the brandy and refrigerate for two hours. Chill the bottle of red wine, soft drink and orange juice at the same time.2. Gently crush the fruits with a spoon, then stir in the red wine, soft drink and orange juice. Add additional brandy or orange juice to taste.
White sangriaINGrEDIENTS (Serves 16)1/4 cup peach schnapps1/4 cup cognac2 oranges, sliced into rounds1 mango, peeled and sliced2 x 750ml bottles dry white wine, chilled500ml ginger ale, chilled
PrEParaTION METHOD (Prep: 30 minutes)1. In a large jug, combine peach schnapps, cognac, sliced oranges and sliced mangoes. Chill for at least one hour.2. Pour fruit mixture into a large punch bowl and stir in the white wine and ginger ale.
This holiday season, why not try your hand at serving up your own delicious sangria creations? It’s easier than you think!
Sangria is a wine punch typical of Spain, Portugal, México and Argentina. It normally consists of wine, chopped fruit, a sweetener and a small amount of added brandy. The fruit is chopped or sliced and includes
orange, lemon, lime, apple, peach, melon, berries, pineapple, grape, kiwi or mango. A sweetener such as honey, sugar, simple syrup or orange juice is added. Instead of brandy, other liquids such as lemonade or Sprite could also be used. Here are two easy recipes – one traditional, the other with a modern twist – to get your started on your journey of sangria discovery!
Enjoy the taste of summer!
Sweet, fruity, refreshing – nothing complements a hot day at the beach or a relaxing riverside picnic quite like a tasty sangria.
sangriaSummerServe up the perfect
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CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners in our My360 Photographic Competition!
PHOTOGRAPHICCOMPETITION
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My360 OvEraLL & Wildlife Winner Roberto Betta – Lions in Love, Mpongo Private Game Reserve
My360 Seascapes WinnerDamien Bradshaw – Fire and Ice, Gonubie Black Rock
My360 Outdoor action WinnerJulie-Anne Gower – Wild Coast Horse Back Adventures
My360 Heritage WinnerLee-Ann Lavender – Mama Tofu Wild Coast Jikeleza
My360 People we Love WinnerNick Stavrakis – Kids enjoying splendour of Hogsback in spring
My360 Public’s Choice WinnerAndrew Beard – East London Seascape
Marlene Neumann praised all the category winners for their entries, saying they
were all positive reflections of life in and around Buffalo City. In choosing an overall winner, however, she was swayed by the photograph that packed the biggest emotional punch.
“The winning photograph by Roberto Betta is a beautiful, powerful depiction of connection – the connection between the two lions, of course, but also equally importantly, the connection that we in East London are fortunate to still have with our beautiful surroundings … with the serenity and also the beauty of the wildlife that is right on our doorstep.
A special mention must be made of Andrew Beard’s gorgeous seascapes photograph which – with well over 200 ‘likes’ on the 360 Facebook page – won the coveted public’s choice award.
Thank you to our sponsors – Thomas River Historical Village, Go! magazine, Rob Pollocks, Marlene Neumann Fine Art Photographer and Getaway magazine for the great prizes.
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WHERE TO EAT RESTAURANTS & TAkEWAYS
DIRECTORYWHERE TO STAY, THINGS TO DO, WHERE TO EAT
Angela’s Coffee shop46 Beach Rd, NahoonT: 043 735 3382C: 083 444 9391
Atlantis beachfront CentreEsplanade Dr, Beachfront, Quigney,East LondonT: 043 742 6967E: [email protected]
beachbreak CaféBottom of Beach Rd, NahoonEntrance to Nahoon BeachT: karen 076 787 1136E: [email protected]
boykies biltong bar & Coffee shop23 Pearce St, Berea, East LondonT: 043 721 0145www.boykiesbiltongbar.co.za
bora bora lounge barAtlantis Beachfront CentreT: 043 742 6967E: [email protected]
Café basil3 Tecoma Street, BereaEast LondonT: 043 721 2823E: [email protected]
Café neoWindmill Park, Moore StreetQuigney, East LondonT: 043 722 4531E: [email protected]
Coelacanth CaféEast London Museum, 319 oxford StCosy cafe serving delicious & healthy cuisine.T: 043 743 2904
debonairs24b Devereux Ave, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 726 0826Kennaway Building, Beachfront,East LondonT: 043 722 3335 / 6
fego CaféShop 56, Hemingways Mall,Cnr Western Ave & Two Rivers Rd,Vincent, East LondonT: 043 721 1606
figtree restaurant & PubMain Gonubie Rd,East LondonT: 043 732 1911E: [email protected]
fish & moreShop 1, Crossways CentreT: 043 737 432741 Main Rd, gonubieT: 043 740 2636
footprints Cafe Nahoon Point, Stirling, East LondonT: 073 500 0774 www.footprintscafe.co.za
friesland milkbar49 Tennyson St, Quigney, ELT: 043 722 3260kiosk 1, Hemingways Mall Food CourtT: 043 721 2809
grazia fine food and WineAquarium Rd, Esplanade, Quigney, East LondonT: 043 722 2009 / 043 722 2010www.graziafinefood.co.za
grind Cafe Mobile coffee shopT: 082 921 4565 www.grind-cafe.co.za
guido’s family restaurantsMall, Main Rd, GonubieT: 043 740 1686Sherwood House, Beacon BayT: 043 748 3995
la Crumb and son bakery Breads, croissants & baked goodsWednesday from 10am to 5.30pm 32 Smartt Rd, Nahoon, East London T: 043 735 1142
Floradale NurseryEast Coast Resorts Road
t: 043 748 4840E: [email protected]
www.bumpkin.co.za
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WHERE TO EAT RESTAURANTS & TAkEWAYS
BUFFALO CITY
la vida family restaurantAlso open for breakfastAtlantis Beachfront CentreT: 043 742 6967www.beachfrontcentre.co.za
le Petit restaurant54 Beach Road,Nahoon, East LondonT: 043 735 3685E: [email protected]
mcdonald’sRetail Park Shopping Centre, Beacon Bay, East LondonT: 043 748 4761E: [email protected]
Devereux Ave, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 727 0778E: [email protected]
monty’s PubThe Hub, Beacon Bay, East LondonT: 082 753 5865
murambi roses Main Road, Sunrise-on-SeaT: 043 737 4828E: [email protected]
ocean basketShop 10B Vincent Park Centre,17 Devereux Ave, East LondonT: 043 726 8809
oppie Plaas farm Pub & restaurant and hiking trailMtwentwe Farm, Haga HagaT: 043 841 1653 / 083 703 1771E: [email protected]
Pier 992 Donald Rd, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 726 9185E: [email protected]
shanghai Chinese & sushiShop 5, Sparg’s Centre, Beacon BayT: 043 748 299828 Currie St, Quigney, ELT: 043 742 4381
toast deli3 Frere Rd, Selborne, East LondonT: 043 721 3052E: [email protected]
the barefoot CaféChintsa East T: 043 738 5297E: [email protected]
the black bull24 Pearce Street, Berea, ELT: 043 726 0962
the Cricketer @ 2swans2Swans Wedding Farm,East Coast Resorts RoadT: 083 659 8899E: [email protected]
the roxy Coffee shopShop 2, Chamberlain Square,13 Chamberlain Rd, Berea, East London T: 043 726 2444
the tuscan roomFine Dining at Atlantis Beachfront CentreT: 043 742 6967E: [email protected]
yellowwood forest CampsiteAccommodation, Giftshop,Tea garden & Pizza ovenLink Rd, Morgan BayT: 043 841 1598 / 084 582 2601E: [email protected]
10 Epsom Road, Stirling, East Londont: 043 735 3944
SIT DOWN MENU GOUrMET SNaCK PLaTTErS
aLL MEaLS avaILaBLE FOr TaKEaWaYS
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 07h30 - 18h00Wed & Fri: 07h30 - 22h00 (bring own bar for dinner)
Saturday: 07h30 - 17h00
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THInGS TO DO ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Apex Predators @ Python Park10 km outside East London on N6 to StutterheimDeon NellC: 079 491 6486
bella serenita Spa & Wellness3 Sunset Place, Beacon Bay, ELT: 043 748 6454www.bellaserenita.co.za
boeretroos theatreOld Gonubie Rd, Gonubie, East LondonT: 043 740 0421E: [email protected] www.boeretroos.co.za
bonza bay supertubeBonza Bay Beach, Beacon BayT: Ant 071 309 5916
border CricketBuffalo Park Cricket Stadium, Buffalo Park Drive, East LondonT: 043 709 9710E: [email protected]
Cintsa horses Chintsa, East LondonT: 043 738 5141www.cintsahorses.co.za
Come fly With meMicrolight introductory flightsFlamingo Airfield,Brakfontein, East LondonT: 083 860 5078
Cycle rootsMountain Bike Tours & HireHogsbackT: 073 567 9487E: [email protected]
east london golf Club Bunkers Hill, East LondonT: 043 735 1356www.elgc.co.za
falabella farmSchafli Road, East LondonT: 084 482 9780
hemingways mallCnr Western Avenue & Two Rivers Rd, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 721 3180www.hemingwaysmall.co.za
hemingways hotel & CasinoCnr Western Avenue & Two Rivers Rd, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 707 7777www.hemingways.co.za
imonti toursTours – East London & surroundsT: 043 721 2082C: Velile 083 487 8975www.imontitours.co.za
marlene neumann Centre for Photography and light8 kent Road, Vincent, ELT: 083 321 3391 www.marleneneumann.com
mogg’s PotteryPottery for Sale & Tuition39 Smartt Rd, Nahoon, East LondonT: Eloise 043 735 0909C: 082 756 5734
nahoon reef driving rangeNahoon Reef Drive, East LondonT: 043 735 0870
numbers dance ClubThe Hub, Bonza Bay Road, EL T: 043 748 4425 www.numbers.co.za E: [email protected] thomas river rambleThomas River Historical Village,CathcartT: 045 843 1504E: [email protected]
on the rocksNahoon River Barge CruisesT: Russell 082 443 4166
rockit AdventuresEast London and surroundsRob StewardsonT: 084 407 2313E: [email protected]
ster kinekorVincent Park Shopping CentreT: 086 130 0444
strawberry fieldCnr Sherwood Ave,Beacon Bay, ELT: 082 773 0884E: [email protected]
the Craft galleryFloradale Centre, Ocean Way (Old Gonubie Road ), Beacon BayS32o 56’ 53,17” E27o 55’ 36, 30” T: 043 748 2419E: [email protected]
the disaster ZoneShop M5A (Next to ten-pin bowling), Hemingways MallT: 082 688 6888E: [email protected]
the guild theatreCnr oxford Str & Dawson Road, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 743 0704E: [email protected] www.guildtheatre.co.za
the venue @ hemingways mallT: 043 707 7603 / 071 475 0616
Xtreme golfThe Crossing, Beacon BayT: 043 706 6808www.facebook.com/XtremeValley
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Ann bryant Art gallerySt Marks Rd, Southernwood,East LondonT: 043 722 4044www.annbryant.co.za E: [email protected]
east london museum Upper Oxford Str, East LondonT: 043 743 0686 T a/h: 043 743 3127 www.elmuseum.za.org E: [email protected]
east london Aquarium Esplanade, Quigney, East LondonT: 043 705 2637 www.elaquarium.co.za E: [email protected]
Calgary museumT: 043 730 7244 B35 Calgary Farm, Stutterheim Rd
gately house 1 Park Rd, East LondonT: 043 722 2141E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
Amathole museum 3 Alexander Road, King William’s TownT: 043 642 4506www.museum.za.net E: [email protected]
missionary museum Alexander Road, King William’s TownT: 043 642 4506www.museum.za.net E: [email protected]
trAvel Agents & tours
bassie travel Centre23 Chamberlain Rd, Berea, East LondonT: 043 726 2542www.bassietravel.co.za
imonti tours34D Tecoma Arcade, Chamberlain Rd,Berea, East London T: 043 721 2082E: [email protected]
namhlanje travel73A Western Avenue, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 7210805/6E: [email protected]
Aloe travelT: 043 709 6600
Aye travel T: 043 743 7311
bassie travel CentreT: 043 726 2542
basilica travellersT: 040 635 0361
flight CentreT: 043 732 6200
futa travel & CommunicationT: 043 748 1169
harvey World travelT: 043 735 1360
lawry travel T: 043 727 1425
let’s travel seekersT: 043 748 1630
lyon tours & safarisT: 043 748 1814
masiqhame travel services T: 043 721 2120
mgW travel ConsultantsT: 043 721 3495ntlakohlaza travel AgencyT: 043 709 8400
rennies travel T: 043 705 5800
simanye travel Agent T: 043 743 3339
sondela travelT: 043 741 1785
sure travelT: 043 643 4037
sure the travel Agent T: 043 726 5323
tradewinds travel T: 043 748 5318
the swallows travel & tour T: 043 743 6034
gooD QUALITy ART, CRAFT & HoME
PRODUCE MARKETopen 1st Sunday of the month
from 9 - 2 pmPanorama Farm, Chintsa WestE: [email protected]
C: 072 611 2367t: 043 734 3904
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WHERE TO STAY HOTELS, LODGES, RESORTS & GUEST HOUSES
Arbour lodgeKiwi Rd, Beacon Bay, East LondonIlona Blakey-Milner C: 082 579 4843T: 043 748 1758F: 086 689 5653E: [email protected]
Areena riverside resortEast Coast Resorts Rd, KweleraT: 043 734 3055 E: [email protected]
Crawfords beach lodgeChintsa EastT: 043 738 5000E: [email protected]
hampton Court – 4 star2 Marine Terrace, Beachfront,East LondonT: 043 722 7924C: 082 301 4914 E: [email protected]
fish river sunR72 Main Coastal RdBetween Port Alfred and East LondonT: 040 676 1101
gonubie Caravan Park & resortCampsites & self-catering chalets1 Meier Street, gonubieT: 043 705 9748www.gonubie.caravanparks.com
gonubie hotel141 Main Road, gonubie, East London T: 043 740 4010E: [email protected]
gonubie manorSelf Catering & B+BT: 043 732 1775C: 082 825 6260www.gonubie-manor.co.za
hotel osnerCourt Crescent, Esplanade, Quigney, East London T: 043 743 3433
haga haga hotel155 Marina WayHaga HagaT: 043 841 1670www.hagahagahotel.co.za
kennaway hotel Esplanade, Quigney, ELT: 043 743 3433 / 043 722 5531
maidenhead Country lodgeMelton gardens, QueenstownT: 045 838 2906E: [email protected]
manderson hotelElizabeth Drive, StutterheimT: 043 680 2322E: [email protected]
majestic boutiqueorient Rd, Quigney, East LondonT: 043 743 7477 www.majestic-hotel.co.za E: [email protected]
morgan bay bed & breakfastBruce & Frances BowdenT: 043 841 1125C: 083 446 9030
morgan bay hotelAccommodation & FunctionsT: 043 841 [email protected]
nature’s restMarine Dr, Cove RockEast LondonT: 043 736 9753 / 9785E: [email protected]
one lovers laneglengarriff, East Coast ResortsT: Jean 082 652 2046
Palm springs holiday resortKidd’s Beach T: 043 781 1901
Premier hotel king david Cnr Currie Str, Inverleith Terrace, Quigney, East LondonT: 043 722 3174
Queens Casino & hotel63 Ebion St, QueenstownT: 045 807 9702E: [email protected]
seagulls hotelWild CoastT: 047 498 0044/ 55www.seagullshotel.co.za
selborne b&b9 Salisbury Rd, Selborne, East LondonT: 043 726 9666E: [email protected]
the edgeHogsback, Eastern CapeT: 045 962 1159E: [email protected]
the valley lodge31 Epping RoadNahoon Valley, East LondonT: 082 574 6289E: [email protected]
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WHERE TO STAY HOTELS, LODGES, RESORTS & GUEST HOUSES
vehiCle hire
meyers vehicle hireCnr Cambridge/ Argyle St, ELT: 043 722 6909 / 079 529 445455 Madiera Street, MthathaT: 047 502 5311 / 082 449 4041
thrifty Car hirekiosk 6, Car Rental Building, East London AirportT: 043 736 2258E: [email protected]
Avis Car rental – vincent T: 043 726 5666E: [email protected]
Avis Car rental – el Airport T: 043 736 1344E: [email protected]
budget rent a Car East London Airport, Greenfields T: 043 707 5310E: [email protected]
europcar East London Airport, Greenfields T: 043 736 2230www.europecar.co.za
first Car rental East London Airport, GreenfieldsT: 043 736 2900www.firstcarrental.co.za
hertz rent a Car East London Airport, GreenfieldsT: 043 736 2116www.hertz.co.za
tempest Car hire East London Airport, GreenfieldsT: 043 736 3344www.tempestcarhire.co.za
motorland vehicle hire T: 082 327 262www.motorland.co.za
meyers vehicle hire T: 043 722 6909www.meyersvehiclehire.co.za
Chauffeur driven Cars T: 083 433 8460
trAnsPort serviCes
east Coast shuttle services T: 043 740 3060Email: [email protected]
mini lux T: 043 741 3107E: [email protected]
el Airport shuttle T: 043 726 4844www.elbusshuttle.com
thomas river historical villageN6 Route, near Stutterheim T: 045 843 1504 / 072 718 8777www.oldthomasriver.co.za
trennerys hotelWild Coast, Eastern CapeC: 082 908 3134T: 047 498 0004C: 082 908 3134www.trennerys.co.za
umngazi river bungalows & spaUmngazi River Mouth, Wild Coast, Port St JohnsT: 047 564 1115E: [email protected]
Wild Coast JikelezaWild Coast, Eastern Capewww.wildcoastjikeleza.co.za
yellowwood forest CampsiteAccommodation, Giftshop,Tea garden & Pizza ovenLink Rd, Morgan BayT: 043 841 1598 / 084 582 2601E: [email protected]
yellow sands resortT: 043 734 3043E: [email protected]
Quartzite Drive, The Quarry, East London
t: 043 707 5400www.quarrylakeinn.co.za
4-star guesthouse overlooking a rehabilitated quarry in a quiet suburb of East London.
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border Cater & decor hire 36 Vincent Rd, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 726 7892E: [email protected]
border Cricket hospitalityBuffalo Park Cricket Stadium,Buffalo Park Drive, East LondonT: 043 709 9718E: [email protected]
dennis Collins JewellersShop U32, Vincent Park Centre, Devereux Avenue, East LondonT: 043 726 0644E: [email protected]
eskomThe Veranda, Sunilaws Office Park, Beacon Bay, East LondonT: 043 703 2302
indwe risk servicesThe Hub, Bonza Bay Rd, Beacon Bay, East LondonT: 043 711 1700
lime fusionYour one-stop organic shop3 Frere Road, VincentT: 043 727 1266E: [email protected]
meyers vehicle hireCnr Cambridge/ Argyle St, ELT: 043 722 6909 / 079 529445455 Madeira Street, MthathaT: 047 502 5311 / 082 449 4041
namhlanje travel73A Western Avenue, Vincent, ELT: 043 721 0805/6E: [email protected]
oasis Water33A Balfour Rd, Vincent, East LondonT: 043 721 2699 / 043 736 6726 043 642 2305E: [email protected]
reeves insurance brokers1a Stockton Rd, Berea,East LondonT: 043 704 2900E: [email protected]
south ocean Property realtors4 Pearce St, Berea, ELT: 043 726 0551www.thekiddsbeachestate.co.za
vincent Park Jewellers1st Floor, The Towers,Vincent Park CentreT: 043 726 1418E: [email protected]
bUSInESS LOCAL BUSINESS
Service times: Sun 09:00 amE: [email protected]
Wyse Avenue, Abbotsford, East London
t: 043 726 8117
gereformeerde kerk Oos-Londen
H/v St Peters en Recreation, Southernwood
Predikant: Ds Paul de BruynEredienste: Sondae om 9 vmNavrae: Dries van der Walt 082 871 4129/ 043 740 1867
Intengu Place36b St georges Road,
Southernwood, East London
T: 043 722 0771www.intengu.co.za
border kei ChAmber of
business
T: 043 743 8438F: 043 743 2249
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