Doctors Take Leave of Purpose, Give Back to SA’s Most Vulnerable Communities

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 18, 2021August 7, 2022 1,471 0

Doctors are using their leave to give back to South African communities in need; the Tshemba Foundation connects doctors to the people, and SA wins.   Mpumalanga, South Africa (18…

16-Year-Old Inspires Community To Rally Together to Reclaim Park!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 17, 2021October 7, 2021 2,570 0

A 16-year old inspired a community to get their hands dirty and not only clean up their local park but entirely reclaim it too.   Pretoria, South Africa (17 March…

Water-Stressed Primary School Gets Incredible Water Harvesting System

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 17, 2021 1,261 0

The Woolworths Water Fund with MySchool MyPlanet MyVillage celebrated fitting the 50th water-stressed school with a water harvesting system.   New Brighton, Gqeberha (17 March 2021) – Emafini Primary School in…

Against All Odds Pirate Became a Conservation Canine

by Endangered Wildlife Trust@TheEWTMarch 17, 2021 844 0

Pirate has become a Conservation Canine with the Endangered Wildlife Trust, overcoming a very heartbreaking past to become a hero.   South Africa (17 March 2021) – Strong, highly trained,…

This is how South Africa’s vaccination programme works. But is the system able to scale up?

by Elsabé Brits and Nathan Geffen@GroundUp_NewsMarch 17, 2021 974 0

Getting vaccinated “is the best thing you can do for yourself,” says Groote Schuur nurse.   South Africa (17 March 2021) – Every single Johnson & Johnson vaccination destined for the…

Rebuilding South Africa Together – How The Biggest Youth Network is Finding Solutions!

by Siphelele Chirwa@GoodThingsGuyMarch 17, 2021 487 0

We have seen so many issues come up strongly this past year: corruption, our state of wellness as a country, poverty, hunger, GBV, mental health issues, joblessness… post-pandemic, we must…

Wildlife Camera Captures Exciting Image of Family of Porcupines

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 17, 2021 1,646 0

The Cape Leopard Trust captured an image of a family of porcupines on their wildlife camera trap in the Cederberg, and we can’t get enough!   Cederberg, South Africa (17…

Paper Recycling 101 for Global Recycling Day – 18 March

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 17, 2021October 9, 2024 1,109 0

The 18th of March is Global Recycling Day so Anele Sololo of RecyclePaperZA shares some insightful tips we can all use to be better recyclers at home.   South Africa…

East London Student Aces Exams With 8 distinctions!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 17, 2021 883 0

Despite missed school days and the added stress of the lockdown, Sibulele Solilo bagged eight distinctions and a 90% average for matric.   East London, South Africa (17 March 2021)…

Group Swimming in Fish Hoek Shark Exclusion Net Zone Raise Funds for Shark Spotters

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 17, 2021March 17, 2021 752 0

A group of swimmers are taking on a 13km challenge to raise funds for Shark Spotters and to raise awareness about the diversity of sharks in the Fish Hoek area….