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      Fire

      Community rallies after Cape Town Children’s Home is damaged in fire

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 22, 2020 961 0

      The girl’s dormitory of the Holy Cross Children’s Home in Cape Town was gutted by fire… but the community have rallied to help.   Cape Town, South Africa (22 July…

      Umhlanga

      27,000 containers collected from Umhlanga Promenade to grow seedlings

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 22, 2020 1,359 0

      Discarded coffee cups scattered along the Umhlanga beach have become a lifeline for communities as they have been repurposed into seedling containers.   Umhlanga, South Africa (22 July 2020) –…

      Trips

      These are some local scenic trips to support post-lockdown

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 22, 2020 1,349 0

      Not only are South Africans ready for their freedom, but they are also ready to help boost local businesses; to do so, they are planning trips around SA.   South…

      poverty relate bracelets

      Bracelets designed to support causes in need get local celeb endorsement

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 22, 2020 794 0

      This past week saw celebrities from across SA unite in their support for 100% not-for-profit organisation, the Relate Trust by wearing the beautiful bracelets.   South Africa (22 July 2020)…

      67 000 litre soup target smashed by over 300 chefs in 10 cities!

      67 000 litre soup target smashed by over 300 chefs in 10 cities!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 21, 2020 637 0

      The target of 67 000 litres of soup was exceeded, and instead, 77 455 litres was cooked, serving 309 820 cups of soup to hungry people all over the country.   South Africa…

      Bird Sanctuary

      Young environmental activist pledges 9th birthday to support bird sanctuary

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 21, 2020July 24, 2020 1,049 0

      8-year-old Romario Valentine has raised over R12,000 for his upcoming 9th birthday to help support his favourite bird sanctuary.   Umhlanga, South Africa (21 July 2020) – At only 8…

      Owner being reunited with missing dog has everyone shedding happy tears

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 21, 2020 9,939 0

      Having your beloved pet go missing can be heartbreaking which is what makes seeing animals reunited with the owners so emotionally moving.   Umhlanga, South Africa (21 July 2020) –…

      Groote Schuur Freedom

      Groote Schuur’s longest COVID-19 ICU patient finally walked out of hospital

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 21, 2020July 21, 2020 6,828 0

      Dr Marc Mendelson shared an announcement that left us in tears of joy; Groote Schuur Hospital’s longest COVID-19 patient has recovered and walked out of the hospital.   Cape Town,…

      Informal

      1500 informal recycling collectors receive care packs to help with sanitising

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 21, 2020October 9, 2024 468 0

      A Mandela Day initiative to help informal recyclers and collectors with adequate sanitation was a massive success; 1500 people have been assisted.   Johannesburg, South Africa (21 July 2020) – From…

      Nurses

      Nurses and doctors go viral for brilliant “Hey, Corona” TikTok

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 21, 2020 5,752 0

      Nurses and doctors are going viral for giving the Coronavirus the middle finger on TikTok; these superheroes continue to inspire hope globally!   Global (21 July 2020) – Nurses and…

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