Africa

World Football Summit Hosted in Africa for First Time, Durban Welcomes 1200 Delegates

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@TylerleighvNovember 16, 2022November 16, 2022 327 0

The World Football Summit is being hosted on the African continent for the first time and Durban gets the honour of hosting the 1200 delegates.   Durban, South Africa (16…

Holiday Travel – What Will It Cost to Drive on SA Roads this December?

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvNovember 11, 2022 718 0

South Africans love a good December holiday, but this year, we are all watching our budgets – this is what it may cost to travel on some of SA’s most…

African Series ‘My Better World’ Nominated for International Emmy Award

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvNovember 10, 2022 545 0

My Better World was created in South Africa thanks to collaboration from hundreds of artists throughout Africa; now it is up for an Emmy Award.   South Africa (10 November…

Baubles for Charity – Platter Project Donates R10,000 to Conservation

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvOctober 28, 2022October 28, 2022 496 0

The Platter Project has released a series of festive baubles and the funds raised from the sales are already being donated to conservation causes.   South Africa (28 October 2022)…

Women at the Forefront of Communal Rangeland Conservation in Southern Africa

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvOctober 28, 2022October 28, 2022 262 0

Southern African women are working towards conserving rangeland for their cattle, leading the charge in restoring land and protecting livestock.   South Africa (28 October 2022) – Each year, in…

Friends to Ride to Lesotho on Delivery Bikes to Give Friend a “Leg Up”

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvOctober 26, 2022 1,187 0

A group of friends are riding to the Roof of Africa Hard Enduro on delivery scooters in the hopes of raising funds to get their fellow rider, Andrew, a new…

SA Blackball Team Win Big in Morocco, Bringing Home 32 Medals!

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvOctober 18, 2022 1,468 0

Blackball South Africa is bringing home 32 medals after an outstanding performance at the Blackball World Championships in Morocco.   Morocco (18 October 2022) – The South African Blackball squad…

Unathi Lutshaba Honoured By UN with “Most Influential” Title

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvOctober 13, 2022 594 0

Unathi Lutshaba has been honoured by the United Nations as one of the World’s Most Influential People of African Descent.   South Africa (13 October 2022) – Unathi Lutshaba is…

Immigrant Children Share Their Stories Through Art and Music

by Masego Mafata@GroundUp_NewsSeptember 29, 2022September 29, 2022 256 0

Three2Six Project is a bridging education project for refugee and immigrant children unable to access state schooling.   South Africa (29 September 2022) – The school hall at Sacred Heart College…

SANBS Help Namibian Mother with Rare Blood, Safely Delivery Baby

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 27, 2022 621 0

A Namibian mother-to-be with a rare blood type needed to undergo an emergency c-section; however, the rural hospital didn’t have her type on hand; SANBS stepped up to help.  …