A South African Professor just awarded as Africa’s greatest visionary in the development of higher education!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 3, 2020 1,995 0

At a time of deepening rot in the education system, we see in Professor Karodia a man on a mission to salvage the African academic sector!   Johannesburg, South Africa…

12 Organ transplant recipients to take on the Cape Town Cycle Tour!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 3, 2020March 3, 2020 1,194 0

Twelve organ transplant recipients are braving the Cape Town Cycle Tour to celebrate a second chance at life!   Cape Town, South Africa (3 March 2020) – On Sunday, 8…

Woman organises stem cell donation drive for little boy to find 1 match in SA

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 3, 2020 1,203 0

Sandra Nieuwenhuizen planned a stem cell donor drive to help young Liam after the family found out there were no life-saving matches in South Africa!   Durbanville, South Africa (02…

Cyclists raising funds for 20,000 microchips, helping SPCA protect more animals

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 2, 2020 550 0

Elton and Haneef Davids have collaborated with the Cape of Good Hope SPCA to raise funds for 20,000 microchips, ensuring more animals find their way home.   Cape Town, South…

Anonymous Good Samaritan just donated R84 000 to “I have a Name”!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 2, 2020October 24, 2024 2,269 0

A South African – who wishes to remain anonymous – just donated R84 000 to “I have a Name” after the founder was recently held-up and robbed at gunpoint.  …

Carina Bruwer first woman to cross Nelson Mandela Bay in gruelling and extreme solo charity swim

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 29, 2020 3,842 0

Carina Bruwer has just become the first woman and the second person to complete the gruelling crossing from Pollock Beach in Summerstrand (PE) to Bluewater Bay on the Coega side…

Rare Disease Day is reframing the way we see rare diseases this year!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 29, 2020May 8, 2023 553 0

Rare Disease Day falls on the last day of February and this year; they get to celebrate on the 29th day, a rare one in its own right; you can…

Dedicated friend crowdfunds young man’s fashion school dream

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 28, 2020February 28, 2020 691 0

Lisa has been encouraging her friend’s son to follow his dream; with idols like Anna Wintour and Casper Bosman, a fashion education is going to change his life.   Free…

International explorer Riaan Manser tackles 7 challenges in 7 days in aid of the Sunflower Fund

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 28, 2020January 10, 2025 1,016 0

CEMZA – has chosen Riaan Manser as the face of their brand to take on the #CemzaManChallenge, journeying from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town tackling various adventure challenges suggested by…

Soweto vuvuzela squad kitted out in all-new safety gear thanks to donors!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 27, 2020February 27, 2020 1,140 0

The Sowetan Vuvuzela Squad continue to patrol, and as they do so, the crime rate drops. The Angel Network recently handed over some much-needed safety gear.   Soweto, South Africa…