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      Food

      Organisation helps the poor start their own gardens to boost food security

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 9, 2020July 16, 2020 1,502 0

      In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Food & Trees for Africa launched a ‘Grow Your Own campaign to boost food security for the vulnerable citizens of South Africa.   South…

      Race

      A virtual obstacle race is being hosted for charity after the real one had to be cancelled

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 9, 2020 536 0

      Like many events in South Africa, The Viking Race, a first for Durban, was postponed and eventually cancelled but the hope is now to do it virtually.   Durban, South…

      Scarves Scarf Because even in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Carolyn Steyn and her KnitWits have been hard at work making sure the secret scarf mission will keep the most vulnerable warm this winter! 5

      South Africans knitted thousands of scarves to leave in public places for those in need

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 8, 2020 14,554 0

      Because even in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Carolyn Steyn and her KnitWits have been hard at work making sure the secret scarf mission will keep the most vulnerable…

      Mandela Day COVID-19: Residents lend a helping hand to waste picker in Benoni

      This Mandela Day, you can stay home and help informal recyclers

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 8, 2020October 9, 2024 1,742 0

      The paper and paper packaging sector have launched a collaborative initiative to distribute care packs to informal waste collectors in three areas on 15, 16 and 17 July 2020 as…

      Rivers

      Cape Town rivers are being cleaned up again and the homeless are helping

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 8, 2020 1,054 0

      Help Up is finally back to cleaning up the rivers and waterways of Cape Town, taking on a new group of avatars; restoring dignity to the homeless!   Cape Town,…

      Computer

      Homeless people in lockdown complete computer training

      by Nokulunga Majola@GroundUp_NewsJuly 7, 2020July 7, 2020 778 0

      55 homeless people have completed computer training in Durban. The course was run by NPO Sakhisizwe Community Project. Graduates should be able to qualify for typing jobs or work at…

      SPAR

      Beneficiaries win despite cancellation of SPAR Women’s Challenge

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 7, 2020 417 0

      The SPAR Women’s Challenge has officially been cancelled but the beneficiaries of the charitable event will still be supported by SPAR.   Port Elizabeth, South Africa (06 July 2020) –…

      Pizzas

      100 pizzas donated to Hout Bay fire survivors thanks to pay it forward campaign

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 7, 2020 706 0

      Massimo’s stuck by the community throughout the lockdown, raising over R220k to make sure everyone had access to food; now they have donated 100 pizzas too!   Hout Bay, South…

      jackets

      14-year-old used her lockdown to make dog jackets for the SPCA

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 6, 2020 1,689 0

      Liencke Pretorius used her skill to sew dog jackets for the Kempton Park SPCA; they were deeply moved by her donation and thanked her publically.   Kempton Park, South Africa…

      Coding Education Global | Learners | Soweto Homeschooling Educational Resources Domestic

      Charity helps parents with homeschooling in various South African languages

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 6, 2020 669 0

      Parents taking on the task of homeschooling during the lockdown, can now access much-needed support from Edufundi via social media; in English, isiZulu and isiXhosa!   South Africa (06 July…

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