Education

Little girl’s dream of being a neurosurgeon is being made a reality

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 2020 1,803 0

The Angel Network is raising funds to make a dream come true! Despite her situation, Phila is dedicated to educating herself and working hard to become a neurosurgeon!   Jeffreys…

Meet Ayakha Melithafa, the climate change voice of South Africa

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 6, 2020January 10, 2020 4,544 0

Teen climate change activist Ayakha Melithafa is a rising voice in South Africa with her sights set on Switzerland for the World Economic Forum.   Khayelitsha, South Africa – South…

Distance runner to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 consecutive day

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 5, 2019January 17, 2020 3,578 0

Nontuthuko Mgabhi, a long-distance runner, is planning to do the World Marathon Challenge in 2020 to raise funds for rural school children which will make her the first woman in…

Young man’s life turned around when he was introduced to surfing, this is his story

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 2, 2019December 6, 2019 2,220 0

When his own dreams failed, Philani Sikobi turned to the youth in his community and focussed on helping them reach their surfing dreams instead.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa – Philani…

Young South African collects thousands of bottle caps to buy a wheelchair

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 27, 2019 3,482 0

Camps Bay Primary School teamed up with Breadtags for Wheelchairs a few years back as a way to give back and one learner has collected thousands of bottle caps.  …

Non-speaking autistic young South African sent special letter to President!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 27, 2019December 5, 2019 2,023 0

Zekwande is a 12-year-old young man who is autistic and non-speaking, but he has an important message for the president… that he shouldn’t be under-estimated.   South Africa – Special…

Matriculants leave hundreds of school shoes behind for children in need

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 26, 2019 6,393 0

Matriculants in South Africa writing their last exams and walking away from school barefoot, but these acts of kindness are all for a good cause   Johannesburg, South Africa –…

Taxi driver uses income to complete degree in education – Dreams of teaching

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 25, 2019 1,373 0

Sometimes it takes a little time for us to follow our dreams, we need to plan, save and prepare to reach our dreams, Pelican Khumalo, a local taxi driver, made…

Durbanites tackle rubbish after rains cover beaches in inland waste

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 22, 2019 1,408 0

Rubbish has a way of building up and appearing when it rains, rivers carry waste from inland towards the ocean so these Durban organisations work to stop it!   Durban,…

Domestic worker’s son gets life-changing opportunity to go to a good school

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 20, 2019 1,330 0

Mercy, a domestic worker, has a bright son with a very bright future thanks to a family that have taken his education into their own hands.   Johannesburg, South Africa…