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      Spekbooms

      Tween inspires SA by planting 750 spekbooms during his school holidays

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 16, 2020January 16, 2020 1,631 0

      Chris-Tiaan Nortjé, 11, has a dream to fight global warming and make South Africa a healthier place to live in so he planted 750 spekbooms during his holidays.   KwaZulu-Natal,…

      Make supporting SMEs your top 2020 resolution

      by Megan Manley@GoodThingsGuyJanuary 16, 2020January 16, 2020 655 0

      Local small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the bread and butter of South Africa they help boost the local economy and provide good employment.   South Africa (16 January…

      Foundation takes local boxing club on hike through neighbouring reserve, a first for many

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 16, 2020January 16, 2020 731 0

      Peter Hodgskin decided to give the gift of an adventure to a group of boxers living below a private nature reserve who had never been inside.   Vogelgat Private Nature…

      Values

      Community and school come together to instill “values” in children

      by Ashraf Hendricks@GroundUp_NewsJanuary 15, 2020January 16, 2020 784 0

      Bergville Primary School in Bishop Lavis has committed to teaching its children important values, they are doing this along with community leaders and family.   Cape Town, South Africa (15…

      drains

      Conservation Trust add wise words to stormwater drains in Gansbaai

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 15, 2020 878 0

      Gansbaai is home to 63 stormwater drains so together with the municipality, the Dyer Island Conservation Trust is working to stop litter from reaching to the ocean.   Gansbaai, South…

      New Mom

      SAPS in North West help new mom too far from hospital, deliver baby

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 15, 2020January 15, 2020 1,176 0

      The South African Police Service (SAPS) members at a rural Vorstershoop police station helped a new mom give birth to a healthy baby.   North West, South Africa (15 January 2020)…

      Margaret Van Wyk | SONA open letter Letter Time Capsule Message Diary Khayelitsha open letter

      Site C Khayelitsha resident shares open letter after mugging, promotes the unseen good

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 14, 2020 936 0

      Xolisa Bangani has been saddened by the negative press Khayelitsha has received over the past week after a mugging, he hopes to highlight the unseen good.   Khayelitsha, South Africa…

      Donkey

      Beautiful rare donkey born at the Karoo Donkey Sanctuary

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 14, 2020January 14, 2020 2,932 0

      A rare little gem has been born at the Karoo Donkey Sanctuary; his life saved thanks to Jonno and Johan taking in donkeys destined for slaughter.   Karoo, South Africa…

      Mercedes

      East London community buzzing with excitement over new job opportunities

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 14, 2020January 16, 2020 1,619 0

      Lona Ndakisa is one of the hundreds of East London residents benefiting from the Industrial Development Zone which houses the Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plant.   East London, South Africa – Lona Ndakisa…

      Phone

      Uber driver robbed of phone, received new one from donor inspired by his story

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 14, 2020 746 0

      Isaac was robbed and his phone taken, as an Uber driver, this meant he was unable to work and care for his son who was diagnosed with bad epilepsy.  …

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