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SPCA Midrand Staff Sent Delicious Cake as Thanks for Hard Work

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 1, 2023September 1, 2023 347 0

The humans behind animal welfare groups are some of the best in the world, they face harrowing cases and never give up; An anonymous donor dropped off cake for the…

Gift of the Givers Take Food and Drinks to Joburg Firefighters

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 1, 2023 558 0

Firefighters were on the receiving end of support this week as they fought back a tragic fire in the city of Johannesburg; Gift of the Givers is in the city,…

SA Guide Dog Association Surpass Funding Goal by an Amazing Amount!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023 795 0

The South African Guide Dog Association is celebrating 70 years and their goal was to raise R700,000 but donors helped them reach more than they could have dreamed of.  …

Meet the Deaf Barista and Chef Overcoming the Sound Barrier

by Linda Christensen@GoodThingsGuy August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 933 0

Barista Phumzile Mazibuko and Chef Lindokuhle Mashiane share their stories in the lead-up to Deaf Awareness Month this September.   South Africa (31 August 2023) – Phumzile Mazibuko (38) has…

Kirsten Landman Wins First Title in USA at Red Bull Tennessee Knockout

by Staff Writer @GoodThingsGuy August 31, 2023November 20, 2024 1,011 0

Kirsten Landman, South Africa’s top female rider, has just won her first title in the United States while competing at the Red Bull Tennessee Knockout.   South Africa (31 August…

Stephen Gawking is the Nuclear Lyricist of Hope in SA

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 30, 2023June 19, 2026 834 0

Stephen Gawking, AKA ‘the Nuclear Lyricist’, is on a mission to project hope, relatability and inspiration through his music in SA and beyond!   Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa (30 August…

In Photos: Namaqualand Flowers Bloom After Rainy Winter

by Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks@GroundUp_newsAugust 30, 2023August 30, 2023 1,481 0

Rainfall in the national park has nearly doubled this year.   Namaqualand, South Africa (30 August 2023) – The Namaqualand National Park has received about 250mm of rain so far…

A Big Day for a Little Ellie – Khanyisa Hits 1 Tonne Weight

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvAugust 30, 2023August 30, 2023 1,011 0

Khanyisa is about to celebrate her 4th birthday this September and in the lead-up to that, she has crossed a very big milestone, weighing in at 1 tonne.   Hoedspruit,…

SA Contemporary Dance Stalwart Lliane Loots Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuy August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 908 0

Dr Lliane Loots, a contemporary dancer, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.   South Africa (30 August…

Haven Helps Public Understand What Helps Vulnerable Children Build Confidence

by Staff Writer@goodThingsGuy August 30, 2023 414 0

Oasis Haven has shared insights into what really helps vulnerable children build confidence and self-control when it comes to discipline versus punishment.   South Africa (30 August 2023) – As…