Tyler Leigh Vivier

Family find Expensive Camera at Boulders Beach and Track Owner on Facebook

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 21, 2020January 12, 2021 3,870 0

Jesper Österwall lost his camera in Cape Town, and it was found by Mr Abd Allah who used Facebook to track him down and return the camera.   Cape Town,…

Kensington Housing Renovated by “Exceptional Artisans” from Informal Settlement

by Masego Mafata@GroundUp_NewsDecember 21, 2020 1,350 0

Body corporate hires unemployed local artisans.   Cape Town, South Africa (21 December 2020) – Cape Town residents have taken to social media to praise the body corporate of a…

3 African Painted Dogs Successfully Collared to Save the Species

by Janelle Barnard@LoveAfrica_December 21, 2020 963 0

With approximately 550 African Painted Dogs left in South Africa, every individual counts, 3 of them were successfully collared to assist in monitoring and effective conservation.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa…

Alwyn Uys became First Paraplegic Swimmer to cross from Robben Island

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 21, 2020December 21, 2020 4,590 0

Alwyn Uys has become the first paraplegic swimmer to complete the swim from Robben Island to Blouberg Beach; this is his inspiring story!   Cape Town, South Africa (21 December…

Zambia Hails Return of Cheetahs to one of Africa’s Most Important Wetlands

by Endangered Wildlife Trust@TheEWTDecember 18, 2020December 18, 2020 1,304 0

Bangweulu Wetlands in Zambia has become the home of a founding population of cheetahs who started their journey in South Africa.   Lusaka, Zambia (18 December 2020) – Bangweulu Wetlands in…

100 Handwashing Units Donated to Slow the Second COVID-19 Wave

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 18, 2020December 18, 2020 611 0

Handwashing is one of the vital ways to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and 100 innovative units have been distributed to schools in need.   South Africa (18 December…

Pangolin Rescued from Poachers in September gets Released into Wild

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 18, 2020 910 1

The Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital have become experts in the field of pangolin treatment; their latest rescue has been released back to the wild.   Undisclosed Location, South Africa (18…

Solar-Powered Computer Lab Opens Up New Opportunities for Students

by Ashraf Hendricks@GroundUp_NewsDecember 18, 2020 788 0

Lab set up in a container in Barrydale   Barrydale, South Africa (18 December 2020) – A solar-powered computer lab in the Overberg town of Barrydale has opened up new opportunities…

Moving the Youth Development Needle Forward in 2021 and Beyond

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 17, 2020 988 0

Youth development lab Lucha Lunako has some plans to shift youth unemployment in 2021 in the hopes of balancing out the rising youth unemployment from 2020.   South Africa (17…

Festive Donation brings Relief to Kloof SPCA Animals

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 17, 2020 738 0

The year-end means many companies are working to uplift those around them; the Kloof SPCA recently got much-needed donations from a supportive company.   Durban, South Africa (17 December 2020)…