Up-and-coming South African artist Latitah is set to release his debut album in early 2027, and ahead of this momentous milestone, he plans to release an Afropop single titled Ndimenzeni on 27 October 2026, in collaboration with 047 Records. Also see: Young Stunna’s drops sophomore album ‘Busisiwe’ The artist sat down with BONA to reflect on […]
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In a landmark victory for environmental preservation and biodiversity conservation, South Africa has officially declared a new national park, Grasslands National Park, in the Eastern Cape. Also see: Cape National Parks open their gates for free during National Parks Week Announced by Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister David Maynier on 9 October 2026, the […]
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The March and March movement has announced it will stage another anti-undocumented immigration protest in the Eastern Cape on Nelson Mandela Day. It plans to use the annual 67 minutes of community service to intensify its campaign against undocumented foreign nationals. Also see: ‘Today is not about migrants’: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma calls for calm during March […]
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As South Africa marks former president Thabo Mbeki’s 84th birthday, many people know him as the country’s second democratically elected president. But beyond the political speeches and history books, there are several lesser-known details about the man who helped shape South Africa’s post-apartheid era. Also see: WATCH: Thabo Mbeki hails Mkhwanazi for unmasking corruption Born on […]
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Hidden Gems in South Africa, Underrated Beaches, Lodges & Nature Reserves You Must Visit If you think you know South Africa’s beauty, think again. Sure, we all love Table Mountain, the Big 5 at Kruger and Durban’s Golden Mile, but wander off the beaten tourist trail and you’ll find a South Africa that feels untouched, […]
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At Crewe Primary School in the Eastern Cape, a simple classroom moment became a national talking point. Teacher Mr Voigt was filmed being lifted on a chair by his pupils as the class broke into song and dance. The video, shared on the school’s Facebook page, quickly spread online and made thousands of South Africans […]
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If you are looking for fun, warmth and a homely feeling outside of your home during the winter season, Eastern Cape has restaurants that you may like as a local or a tourist. Good food, live performances and scenic views are up for grabs at the following restaurants: Kitchen Windows Beach Restaurant This breathtaking restaurant […]
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A video of a female learner from David Mama Senior Secondary School being violently attacked by fellow pupils has sparked widespread outrage, and led the Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) to launch an urgent investigation. The video, which surfaced on social media on August 1, shows the girl being slapped, punched, and pushed while other […]
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News that former president Thabo Mbeki has suspended his Eastern Cape election campaign was shared on different news channels, leaving many people feeling that the reason might be more than what was shared. It was reported that the former president’s reason for suspending the EC visit was due to his continent diplomatic commitments. Part of […]
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A TikTok video shared on the social media platform and later reposted on X (formerly known as Twitter), showing a total of nine different churches next to each other sparked a lot of comments on both platforms with users sharing their views on the video. The video was taken in the Eastern Cape’s Grahamstown and […]
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Would you go the extra mile, or kilometre, for a customer? In the case of one delivery driver, the answer was yes. Taking on rivers and hills, this man stopped at nothing to deliver a parcel to Wild Coast-based couple Warren and Nolizwi Hudson. On Friday, 29 March, late in the afternoon, the couple received […]
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Home to South Africa’s friendly city, Gqeberha, the Ebububeleni Music Festival has now become a huge part of the city’s cultural flagship. This arts and entertainment picnic-themed festival has been famously known to bring nothing but unity and endless entertainment. According to Ebubuleni Festival, this festival has had an impeccable impact towards aiding in the […]
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