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Kariega Parents Fight to Save “Beacon of Hope” Farm School

by Thamsanqa Mbovane@groundup_newsNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023 675 0

The education department wants to close Amanzi Primary School because it only has 114 learners   Kariega, South Africa (15 November 2023) — Parents are putting up a fight to…

Facing False Bay: Swimmer Prepares for Daring Dive to Support SABMR

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 15, 2023November 18, 2023 1,442 0

Christine Roos from Benoni hopes to soon join the bravest swimmers who have tackled the False Bay crossing. As she prepares for the daunting swim, she is reminded that the…

Over 2,500 People Employed Through The Good Economy Project

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023 636 0

The Brownie Points team are celebrating the happy news that over 2,500 people have been employed in meaningful ways since the start of the project.   South Africa (15 November…

South African Animation Directors Up for iEmmy and Win NHK Japan Prize

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023 876 0

The fun animation film ‘The Smeds and the Smoos’ has been nominated for an iEmmy and South African directors Daniel Snaddon and Samantha Cutler are thrilled.   South Africa (15…

Old-Age Home Sees Drop In Food Donations, Rallies Community for Support

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023 871 0

The Issy Geshen Lamont Home for the Aged, a non-profit based in Durban, has seen a big drop in food donations which help them feed elderly residents – they are…

Meet Andre, One of the Recipients of Surgery at the Tygerberg Smile Week

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023 623 0

Andre Daniels from Elsies Rivier will be receiving surgery this week thanks to the Smile Foundation’s efforts in supporting children with facial anomalies and burn injuries.   Cape Town, South…

Specialised Mobile Clinic to Help Underprivileged Access Infertility Care

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNovember 15, 2023November 14, 2023 632 0

Thanks to collaboration from Belgium, a world-first mobile IVF laboratory will be helping people from underprivileged communities access infertility care.   South Africa (15 November 2023) – Although the South…

DKMS Share of All the Swab Kits Sent Out in 2023 Only 61% Have Been Returned

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 14, 2023March 6, 2025 477 0

DKMS Africa is working to build up a diverse register for stem-cell donors in South Africa – Of all the swab kits sent out this year, only 61% have been…

University of the Free State Choir Wins Two Categories in Major Competitions

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 14, 2023 2,838 0

The University of the Free State Choir sang their hearts out at their European Choir Games’ debut. Needless to say, these rookies did wonderfully; winning two categories!   Norrköping, Sweden…

Therapy Dogs Continue to Make a Difference in South Africa

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 14, 2023November 14, 2023 1,209 0

The TOP Dogs therapy dogs have been making a huge difference in the schools, old-aged homes and courtrooms of South Africa for years.   South Africa (14 November 2023) – Top…