Johannesburg in South Africa is the second largest city in Africa, with more than 3 million people calling this bustling metropolis home. Joburg, or Jozi as some prefer to…
If you live in Africa or are above a certain age, you’re probably familiar with, “Africa,” the1982 song by rock band Toto. It was definitely the band’s biggest hit, and…
Over the years, Ellen DeGeneres has raised tens of millions of dollars for causes close to her heart. And she uses her daytime talk show as both a way to raise…
Indian Railways officials responded promptly after a passenger’s relative tweeted out the alert. For many of us, Twitter’s mainly useful for live-tweeting debates or catching up on the latest news…
“Saartjie Baartman didn’t have a voice and, 200 years later, she talks through me.” South Africa (09 January 2016) – This is what Cape Town filmmaker and stage performer…
A week ago, we shared a story about a shelter dog in Romania, who had suffered so much abuse that he was scared of a gentle, loving touch. Luckily, the…
Talking in your sleep can either get you in trouble, or make internet famous. Aidan wakes up his insomniac wife with his night-time rambling. She transcribes the sleepy rants into…
Sigcinile Thwala is the youngest of four children and will be the first person in her family to attend university. “My mother is a domestic worker and my father is…
Lesotho has come to the rescue of its neighbours in South Africa by sharing much-needed water from the Katse Dam with Aliwal North. The water was released in terms of…
Volunteers in Campbell, Ohio began remodeling two apartments on Saturday for veterans that don’t have a home. Four veterans will be moving into them, rent free, once they’re done. …
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