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      Watch: Mechanic turns workshop into training centre for youth in local township

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 14, 2018May 17, 2018 1,358 0

      Isaac Boshomane of Kgabo cars in the Soshanguve Township outside of Pretoria has opened his workshop to the youth and helps them train for their trade tests   Isaac Boshomane…

      Rocks

      Capetonians are painting rocks to spread a little love across the city

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 14, 2018July 3, 2023 7,299 0

      A group of Capetonians are painting rocks and hiding them around the city for people to find. The group has grown and is spreading real joy throughout the city.  …

      A South African graduation story is inspiring thousands.

      A South African graduation story is inspiring thousands.

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 14, 2018May 14, 2018 727 0

      Dear parents of graduates… scream and ululate, celebrate, clap wildly and burst out in song – your children deserve it.   Wilna Lambley shared a story last week about attending…

      An African Queen shares her story to inspire and transform South Africa

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 14, 2018 1,357 4

      Zubeida Goolam isn’t a real-life queen but she may as well be! She shared a powerful story about how she believes storytelling will transform South Africa.   Diversity and rich…

      Care Packs Shelters Stigmatised people homeless street people

      Cape Town Shelters have even more beds this winter to help those in need.

      by Eryn Scannell@GroundUp_NewsMay 14, 2018 421 0

      The City of Cape Town is assisting shelters by providing additional funds to offer more beds during the winter months, as well as food and other necessities.   “Come back…

      Dr Carol-Ann Benn

      Incredible South African is making world headlines with her cancer research!

      by Marietta Prinsloo@GoodThingsGuyMay 14, 2018 9,813 1

      Surgeon, teacher, wife and mother Dr Carol-Ann Benn is more than just a pioneer in the treatment of breast cancer – she’s a South African superhero and an unstoppable force….

      Schoolboys

      A new initiative in PE is helping schoolboys reach their fullest potential

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 14, 2018May 14, 2018 326 0

      The #MentortheBoys workshop in Nelson Mandela Bay was a massive success with 100 schoolboys from 10 schools attending talks and workshops designed to better their futures.   The #MentortheBoys initiative…

      Arthur Duncan, aged 83, from Howick, today completed the 260 km Adventure version of the three day KAP sani2c mountain bike stage race at Scottburgh. In the background is his son-in-law and race partner, Stuart Watson The KAP sani2c mountain bike stage race has been underway since Tuesday when the Trail version of the event started. The Adventure started on Wednesday and on Thursday the Race event started, which attracts the top elite mountain bikers in the country. The roughly 260 km KAP sani2c race route begins at Glencairn farm in Himeville, and sees riders pass through the breathtaking scenery of the Southern Drakensberg, down into the Umkomaas Valley, through Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve and to the coast at Scottburgh. With over 4200 riders taking part, it is the largest mountain bike stage race in the country The Race finishes tomorrow in Scottburgh, and with Nico Bell and Matt Beers having won stage 1 and 2 on the first two days, they look strong to win the mens race tomorrow. Amy Mc Dougal and Samantha Sanders were first amongst the women for the second day running, and Yolandi du Toit and Ben Melt Swanepoel in the mixed teams.

      83 year-old South African completes 260km mountain bike race

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 13, 2018 629 0

      An 83 year-old South African has completed the world’s biggest mountain bike stage race covering over 260km in just 3 days.   On Friday 11 May, Arthur Duncan, aged 83,…

      Fair Trade

      South African businessman encourages and promotes Fair Trade in African countries

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 12, 2018 1,277 0

      Today is World Fair Trade Day and Jonathan Robinson, founder of Bean There Coffee Company is advocating for Fair Trade in African countries.   “My grandmother Olga, introduced me to…

      William Baartman

      Burn survivor William Baartman successfully climbed to Everest base camp!

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 12, 2018May 12, 2018 690 0

      William Baartman and the Avela Foundation just celebrated their successful Everest base climb by posting on Instagram. The group did the climb to raise funds for the Kimberly Hospital Burn…

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