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      Charmaine Appelgryn Cancer Survivor

      Cancer journey has taught this South African an appreciation for her own strength

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 11, 2018 443 0

      Following the devastating news that her breast cancer had returned, Charmaine Appelgryn (53), has found strength in her cancer journey rather than letting it beat her.   She is a…

      Meet the South African diver who helped with the Thai Cave Rescue Mission

      Meet the South African diver who helped with the Thai Cave Rescue Mission

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 11, 2018August 11, 2022 3,413 0

      A South African advanced diver took time off work to volunteer with the Thai Cave Rescue Mission.   Thailand (11 July 2018) – The world has collectively exhaled a massive…

      Puppy saves human mom from Rattlesnake bite and becomes hero

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 6, 2018 903 0

      A golden retriever puppy named Todd has become a hero after saving his mom Paula Godwin from a rattlesnake bite while on their walk in Arizona.   Todd the hero…

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      After Retrenchment: Inspirational South African shares her story and some advice when diving into a new business.

      by Morné Stoltz@GoodThingsGuyJuly 5, 2018 847 0

      When one door closes, another opens: following this philosophy helped Monica Haralambous achieve her goal of running her own business.   Being her own boss is only part of the…

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      Reach for Recovery and Dr Justus Apffelstaedt: Supporting patients in the breast cancer journey

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 4, 2018 347 0

      The former Head of the Tygerberg Breast Clinic, Doctor Justus Apffelstaedt is collaborating with the national non-profit breast cancer support group Reach for Recovery to raise awareness and funds for…

      Broken windows and fixing potholes. This is how we make South Africa better!

      Broken windows and fixing potholes. This is how we make South Africa better!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 3, 2018July 3, 2018 885 0

      A South African traveling in-between towns, found another South African randomly fixing potholes all alone. He stopped to chat to him and found some hope in the process.   Nic…

      Louzanne Coetzee: A South African athlete broke her own WORLD RECORD over the weekend, beating her original time by over 13 seconds!

      South African athlete breaks another world record!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 2, 2018 2,526 0

      A South African athlete broke her own WORLD RECORD over the weekend, beating her original time by over 13 seconds!   Louzanne Coetzee is outgoing, loves challenges and lives life…

      Mxolisi Mgolozeli.

      Incredible South African: Security guard obtains a Master’s Degree!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 1, 2018 1,413 0

      A security guard from the University of the Free State has graduated with a master’s degree in governance and political transformation.   Mxolisi Mgolozeli, a security guard at the University…

      PE police woman raises funds to save a petrol attendant whose customer drove away - Suzette Ludeke

      PE Policewoman Raised Funds to Help Petrol Attendant After Customer Drove Away

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 30, 2018December 11, 2025 1,175 0

      A Port Elizabeth policewoman took it upon herself to raise funds for a local petrol attendant after a customer drove away without paying.   Port Elizabeth, South Africa (30 June…

      Transplant river

      Man needing double lung transplant swims 7km icy river to inspire donors

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 29, 2018July 5, 2018 512 0

      Peter Moore, 54 plans to swim an icy 7km river to help a fellow transplant candidate, even though he needs a transplant of his own. He hopes to inspire donors….

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