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      Eastern Cape

      An Eastern Cape matric walks the long road to his dream job

      by Samantha WaltFebruary 14, 2018 735 0

      Eastern Cape matriculant Lutho Jimana did not let his long daily walk to school, his overcrowded home where it was difficult to study, nor financial constraints due to his mother’s…

      Cobra

      KZN 6-year-old survives Mozambique Spitting Cobra bite. Her doctors share lifesaving advice.

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 8, 2018February 8, 2018 1,595 0

      Mikayla Grove has made a full recovery after being bitten in the face by a Mozambique Spitting Cobra. The snake bit her while she slept, thankfully the doctors on duty made…

      A talented brass band in Port Elizabeth has been given an opportunity of a lifetime in Norway

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 1, 2018 842 0

      The Mandela Metro School of Arts (MMSA) has been offered the amazing opportunity to send its students to an exchange programme in Norway where they will get the chance to…

      Lifetime

      An 80-year-old woman helping children has received a prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 30, 2018January 30, 2018 512 0

      Edna Freinkel has been honoured with the Continental Lifetime Achiever award for her dedication to fighting illiteracy amongst children and prisoners in South Africa.   Edna Freinkel has dedicated her…

      MySchool Dream2Teach

      You have just helped grant two full scholarships to future teachers… and you didn’t even know it.

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 24, 2018January 25, 2018 470 0

      MySchool cares about the future teachers of South Africa so they launched a fund that will help learners achieve their teaching dreams. The fund has just awarded its first two…

      MathMoms: Unemployed Moms Are Helping Teach Extra Maths

      Unemployed moms are helping teach extra Maths, benefitting themselves and the kids!

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 24, 2018 1,395 0

      Math Moms is a non-profit company working with unemployed/stay-at-home moms from Elsies River to create a safe place where children can become confident in maths and much more.   Math…

      Good News: Grade 8’s are already doing their part and 2018 has only just begun!

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighv January 22, 2018 450 0

      The 2018 school year has started out in the best way! The Grade 8’s from Glenwood High School are doing their part by cleaning up the environment while away on…

      Nursing Amanzimtoti Sibulele Solilo Sinenjongo High School SA business steps in to help township school - Pass rate goes from 27% to 96%! life-changing Crowdfunding Petrol Attendant matric

      Two inspirational scholars overcame life-changing diagnoses and won our hearts

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighv January 19, 2018January 19, 2018 1,676 0

      Neo Rakuba and Xolo Sibaya were both diagnosed with life-changing illnesses. They refused to be put down by it and excelled in their schooling careers, earning them high praise and…

      walking bus

      “Walking bus” volunteers help Nyanga learners get safely to school

      by Ashraf Hendricks@GroundUp_NewsJanuary 18, 2018 1,132 0

      Parents and volunteers in Nyanga, one of South Africa’s most dangerous townships, step up to protect children walking to school. They started the ‘Walking Bus’ to make sure children got…

      school year

      17 children from Soweto had the best start to the 2018 school year!

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 17, 2018 683 0

      The children at the Mission from Heaven Community Development Centre in Soweto started the 2018 school year off with a great start thanks to stationary donations and new uniforms.  …

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