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KZN Youth Orchestra honour female medical staff fighting COVID-19

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAug 31, 2020 290 0

The KZN Youth Orchestra honoured the female medical staff of South Africa on the frontline of the COVID-19 Pandemic with a stunning performance.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (31 August 2020)…

Watch as rescuers risk their lives to save a 2.47m Black Mamba from ocean

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAug 28, 2020 2,755 0

Rescuers pulled a highly venomous Black Mamba from the ocean, risking their lives to save it and protect beach-goers in the area.   Durban, South Africa (28 August 2020) –…

Owner being reunited with missing dog has everyone shedding happy tears

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJul 21, 2020 7,905 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) –…

Group of unemployed women start chicken farm to feed their families

by Nokulunga Majola@GroundUp_NewsJul 21, 2020Aug 14, 2020 5,159 0

39 women from Khenana informal settlement in Cato Crest, Durban, are farming free-range “Zulu” chicken to support their families through the lockdown.   Durban, South Africa (20 July 2020) – A…

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

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJul 9, 2020 113 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…

Homeless people in lockdown complete computer training

by Nokulunga Majola@GroundUp_NewsJul 7, 2020Jul 7, 2020 216 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…

Here are a few more stunning snaps from the Sardine Run this year

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJun 24, 2020 713 0

While we may be missing the Sardine Run festivities this year, talented photographers are making sure we still get to see the beauty on our screens.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa…

Transparent masks allow South African deaf people to lip-read

by Nokulunga Majola@GroundUp_NewsJun 22, 2020Jul 14, 2020 5,297 0

“Normal masks hide emotions” – South Africans have the chance to see your mouth now, thanks to transparent mask; a massive help for the deaf community.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa…

Greatest Shoal on Earth – epic photos of the annual Sardine Run in KZN!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJun 17, 2020 8,672 0

The annual Sardine Run is happening in KwaZulu-Natal right now – coined the Greatest Shoal on Earth – it is the largest biomass migration on earth and a marvel to…

Perspective – Stunning look at KZN on Lockdown through a drone lens

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJun 15, 2020 1,108 0

Timothy Hay and Simon Mulholland created a beautiful drone video of the KwaZulu-Natal province, encouraging a different perspective for the future.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (15 June 2020) – South…