22,000 sanitary pads were handed over to the Boland Veterans Cricket Dignity Project which aims to empower young women facing period poverty. South Africa (25 April 2024) – SPAR…
Clifton Lifesavers are heading to the Lifesaving World Championships in Australia to represent South Africa! Clifton, South Africa (25 April 2024) – Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club (CSLC) is thrilled…
Tears took care of over 600 vaccinations of community pets last month, all while delivering more than 1400 meals and performing hundreds of veterinary procedures. But, they cannot do it…
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic received an outpouring of support after the harrowing Cape Storm damaged its facility and clinic. Khayelitsha, South Africa (24 April 2024) – The Mdzananda Animal…
A stunning art installation for the UPCYCLE initiative saw six women crochet cassette tapes into kelp and stuff it with 47kgs of plastic waste. Cape Town, South Africa (22…
Thanks to the bravery of animal inspectors, dogs part of an illegal backyard breeding operation were successfully rescued! Hanover Park, South Africa (22 April 2024) — As South Africa…
The Cape Town Children’s Choir has established a new choir for juniors; children aged 7 to 9 can now take part, too. Cape Town, South Africa (21 April 2024)…
Yes, even mountains need a little help from their friends! The 2024 Table Mountain clean-up (AKA Operation Rescue a Mountain) was both a big success and a reminder to be…
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The Somerset West Family Shelter is one of few in the country Somerset West, South Africa (19 April 2024) – As winter approaches, there is a desperate need for…
Another birth of a genetically significant foal is being celebrated by the CapeNature team as they work towards restoring the Cape Mountain Zebra genetic pool. South Africa (18 April…
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