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Edition 6 — Feb 2026

Poni Fighting for What She Values the Most

By Roberta Vermaak — February 2026

Team O patroller Ntombekhaya Poni puts her safety on the line every night to protect the Quigney community she calls home.

Edition 6 — Feb 2026

Spicy or Saucy? Elahleni Food and Braai

By Khuthala Nandipha — February 2026

A mouth-watering food review of Elahleni Food and Braai on Caxton Street — the hidden gem of Quigney's dining scene.

Edition 6 — Feb 2026

Going Where the Music Takes You — Just Us Band

By Khuthala Nandipha — February 2026

The legendary Just Us band came to East London in 1989 and never left — a story of music, loyalty, and community roots.

Edition 6 — Feb 2026

Latimer's Landing: R147 Million Construction to Take a Year Longer

By Khuthala Nandipha — February 2026

The ambitious Latimer's Landing redevelopment will take longer than expected, but TNPA promises 44 permanent jobs and a world-class waterfront.

Edition 6 — Feb 2026

Quigney Culture Festival 2026

February 2026

House 87 hosts Quigney's biggest cultural celebration — two days of live music, art, and community spirit on 27 & 28 February 2026.

Edition 5 — Jan 2026

Team O: Taking Charge of the Streets

January 2026

One hundred QRPRA members patrolling the streets of Quigney — how Team O became the backbone of community safety.

Edition 2 — Oct 2025

QRPRA Building a World-Class Beachfront

October 2025

Treasurer Satish Nair outlines QRPRA's ambitious vision to transform the Quigney beachfront into a premier destination for residents and visitors.

Edition 2 — Oct 2025

Quigney Bush Dwellers Busted

October 2025

A joint QRPRA, SAPS, and BCM operation clears illegal bush dwellings on Fitzpatrick Road in a major community safety action.

Edition 2 — Oct 2025

Quigney Used to Be Fabulous & Thriving

October 2025

Six Quigney elders — some in their 80s and 90s — share vivid memories of a suburb that was once the heartbeat of East London.

Edition 2 — Oct 2025

Community Unity Shines as Quigney Celebrates World Clean-Up Day

By Roberta Vermaak — October 2025

Volunteers from QRPRA, Team O, and Makro Gonubie staff transformed Quigney's streets, demonstrating how corporate partnerships and community spirit create lasting change.

Edition 2 — Oct 2025

Kofini & Co is a Beachfront Gem

October 2025

Nestled at 12 Esplanade Street, Kofini & Co serves up fresh flavours with a view — an unmissable stop on the Quigney beachfront.

Edition 2 — Oct 2025

House 87 Rooted in Heritage

October 2025

The Cultured Roots Film Festival at House 87 celebrates local heritage through Dumza Maswana's powerful documentary work.

Edition 2 — Oct 2025

AGRI 5 EXPO 2025 Empowers Youth Through Agro-Processing Innovation

By Bonang Mbele — October 2025

The Eastern Cape's premier agricultural event at Buffalo Club showcased cutting-edge urban farming solutions and connected rural producers to retail markets.

Edition 2 — Oct 2025

Quigney Beachfront Buzzes with Marathon Action and Community Spirit

By Khuthala Nandipha — October 2025

Local runners took to the pristine streets for the Friends of Pumpkins 10km Run and Daily Dispatch Fun Run, raising funds for Rehab for Persons with Disabilities.

Edition 1 — Sep/Oct 2025

Changes to Quigney's Refuse Collection Schedule

By Bonang Mbele — September 2025

BCMM's new refuse schedule takes effect from Monday 4 August 2025 — yellow bins on Tuesday, blue bins on Monday. Here's what residents need to know.

Edition 1 — Sep/Oct 2025

Quigney Community News

September 2025

The launch of Quigney Voice and QRPRA's latest community updates, including the appreciation dinner at ELICC and new initiatives for Quigney residents.