Homeless Man Builds Staircase for Green Point Community

by Brandon Nel@Brandonn_journoAugust 6, 2021 4,816 0

Rhino Bulo (28) builds a new staircase at Mouille Point beach.   Cape Town, Western Cape (6 August 2021) – A 28-year-old man lent his construction capabilities in building a stairway at…

Volunteers are Fixing Looted Soweto Markets

by Masego Mafata@GroundUp_NewsAugust 6, 2021 460 0

“It was scary to see this area go from busy to what felt like a ghost town overnight”   Soweto, South Africa (06 August 2021) – “We weren’t here when…

R20,000 Tip Helped Pizzeria Keep Staff on During Level 4 Lockdown

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 6, 2021 1,339 0

Massimo’s Pizzeria in Hout Bay was able to support staff during the level 4 lockdown thanks to a generous tip left by a loyal customer.   Hout Bay, South Africa…

Chris Bertish Heads Back to SA to Promote Film of Record Ocean Crossing

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 5, 2021June 25, 2025 721 0

Chris Bertish is preparing to launch something very exciting; his long-awaited documentary film showcasing his Atlantic crossing, called Last Known Co-ordinates.   South Africa (05 August 2021) – Chris Bertish, an award-winning…

Harvard Student from Africa Creates First African Multilingual Keyboard

by Brandon Nel@Brandonn_journoAugust 5, 2021 844 0

African Harvard University student introduces the first of its kind African multilingual keyboard.   Africa (5 August 2021) – The young and sharp-witted African Harvard University student Sabelo Mhlambi is the…

Talented Nightbirde Steps Back from AGT as Cancer Fight Takes Toll

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 5, 2021 3,040 0

Jane Marczewski, known as Nightbirde, shared her beautiful story on America’s Got Talent earlier this year after earning a coveted Golden Buzzer. She went on to inspire millions.   Hollywood,…

CHOC Urges South Africans to get Checkups to Combat Late Diagnosis

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 5, 2021 524 0

The pandemic has meant many things have gone unchecked over the last year, but CHOC urges South Africans to keep up with checkups to help combat late cancer diagnoses.  …

Community Raise Nearly R50k to Save Teacher’s Voice.

by Brandon Nel@Brandonn_journoAugust 5, 2021 791 0

Lara Van Lelyveld, a 37-year-old teacher, battles against a rare illness to save her voice and get back to her dream job.   Western Cape, South Africa (05 August 2021)…

Cape Town Teacher Marks Halfway Point of Goal to Run 50 HALF MARATHONS

by Brandon Nel@Brandonn_journoAugust 5, 2021 462 0

Irfaan Abrahams, a talented teacher, marks his 25th marathon towards completing 50 marathons for a higher purpose.   Western Cape, South Africa (5 August 2021) – The education sector of…

Honouring a South African Legend whose Epic Adventure Inspired All!!!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 4, 2021 4,663 0

Julia Albu inspired not only South Africans but people across the globe, proving that it is never too late to have an epic adventure!   South Africa (04 August 2021)…