East London’s Frere Hospital has played host to this week’s Smile Foundation Smile Week and 20 children have been given a real chance at joy through donated surgeries. East…
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On the premises of the old court, the museum pays tribute to those who suffered. Langa, South Africa (18 May 2023) – The Langa Dompas Museum in Cape Town…
What started as a meeting of two people over a denim skirt, has inspired hundreds of South Africans to lend a helping hand in getting a young man to design…
Grace Matlhape has been honoured as a finalist for the 2023 Africa Education Award; the work she has done in South Africa has been outstanding! South Africa (18 May…
The students of Trinity House filled a bakkie and then some, with love and donations; the donations will help CLAW touch hundreds of lives! Johannesburg, South Africa (16 May…
Sheltersuit South Africa has some big goals for the next 18 months, including doubling production and creating more employment. Cape Town, South Africa (16 May 2023) – The local…
Two small no-fee schools in Makhanda were the subject of GroundUp’s recent feature and despite a failed national reading plan, teachers here are passionate about reading. Makhanda, South Africa…
Two young ladies grabbed their aprons and baked 88 doggie cupcakes for DARG, making sure there was no xylitol in any of the ingredients; the dogs LOVED their spoils. …
Estratweni Mobile Foods bounced back from pandemic. Philippi, South Africa (15 May 2023) – The Covid pandemic nearly undid years of effort by Philippi entrepreneurs Siphamadla Mavumengwana and Siphumeze Ramncwana….
Hayley van Schoor and Thinama Qasana from Queenstown Girls’ High are planning to make their final year a highlight on the hockey field, aiming for a hat-trick. Eastern Cape,…
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