The Richtersveld Desert Botanical Garden is a lifeline for plants species endemic to the region Endangered succulents in the Richtersveld have been given a lifeline from poaching, mining, overgrazing, and…
The Lunchbox Fund and the Development Bank have committed to providing meals to Zandile Mtungata’s organisation. East London, South Africa (21 October 2024) — Last month GroundUp reported how…
Limpopo School has been going strong for nearly 20 years. Limpopo, South Africa (10 October 2024) — The Vhutshilo Mountain School in Tshikombani village, about 30 km west of…
The annual event celebrating recovery from substance use started in 2015 Cape Flats, South Africa (03 October 2024) — Hundreds of people participated in the 10th annual Recovery Walk…
Activists with disabilities are raising awareness about climate change Johannesburg (25 September 2024) — On a warm afternoon in Tembisa, local resident Phillip Masitenyane can be found knee deep…
Drum majorettes drill their squad for competition. The Nerina Primary School marching band in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, is in need of uniforms, equipment and funds to stay afloat. The…
Learners from township schools participate in the sports league on Fridays. Gugulethu, South Africa (30 August 2024) — In an effort to keep primary school learners off the street…
Dozens of learners from inner-city schools competed in the 2nd Windybrow Arts Centre Spelling Bee competition: Hillbrow, South Africa (27 August 2024)—The Windybrow Arts Centre in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, was…
Numbers of breeding pairs in Algoa Bay have bounced back since bunkering stopped South Africa (13 August 2024) — On St Croix Island in Algoa Bay, which is part…
The deaf rugby series continues this week at St Stithians College in Randburg, Joburg. Randburg, South Africa (06 August 2024) — The South African Deaf Rugby Association (SADRA) made…
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