Ndlambe’s latest integrated development plan may be a big document, but with engaging graphics, fresh ideas and clear, jargon-free explanations, it’s easy for ordinary...

Family fun and sporting action will come together on Port Alfred’s Kowie River in the town’s inaugural Kowie River Festival on Devcember 28, 2023. The event, held under the auspices of Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT), incorporates the Marina Swim* and the popular Anything That Floats. Anything that Floats (ATF) is just that. Past years have seen swans, sharks and even sofas (all the blow-up floatable variety) sailing down the Kowie River in this colourful event. This year’s ATF starts at Kiddies Beach at low tide, 10.30am. The 1km (not one mile) swim starts at the Halyards Hotel at 3pm (follow Talk of the Town’s website and Facebook page where we’ll post registration details) and from 3pm to...

Three days into the 16th Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming and Open Water Swimming Championships 2025 in Cairo, Egypt, Port Alfred teen Will Beatt has so far earned two medals: silver in the men’s 4 x 100 freestyle relay and bronze for third place in the 200-metre individual medley. The South African 4 x 100 relay team of Tai Pearson, Will Beatt, Joshua Esterhuysen and Eric Kotze finished in 3:28:39, about two seconds behind winners Egypt (3:26:91). Will’s time for the 200-metre individual medley (4 x 50m) was 2:08:17. First was Namibia’s Oliver Durand (2:04:51) and second Egypt’s Mohamed Ahmed (2:06:19). The 16th Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming and Open Water Swimming Championships 2025 is hosted by the Egyptian Swimming...