Wildlife in the suburbs is becoming more prominent as their natural environment is encroached on; a Black-Backed Jackal was rescued in Roodepoort after it was found wandering the streets. …
Happy Lovemore Khumalo, a Santa Shoebox recipient from the age of six, has landed her dream job with the team, helping make sure every child gets a box. South…
Switching lecture halls for the deep blue, a university lecturer from Gqeberha set a new record for free diving at a Free-diving World Cup in Egypt! Egypt (18 May,…
East London’s Frere Hospital has played host to this week’s Smile Foundation Smile Week and 20 children have been given a real chance at joy through donated surgeries. East…
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On the premises of the old court, the museum pays tribute to those who suffered. Langa, South Africa (18 May 2023) – The Langa Dompas Museum in Cape Town…
What started as a meeting of two people over a denim skirt, has inspired hundreds of South Africans to lend a helping hand in getting a young man to design…
Grace Matlhape has been honoured as a finalist for the 2023 Africa Education Award; the work she has done in South Africa has been outstanding! South Africa (18 May…
The students of Trinity House filled a bakkie and then some, with love and donations; the donations will help CLAW touch hundreds of lives! Johannesburg, South Africa (16 May…
Sheltersuit South Africa has some big goals for the next 18 months, including doubling production and creating more employment. Cape Town, South Africa (16 May 2023) – The local…
Two small no-fee schools in Makhanda were the subject of GroundUp’s recent feature and despite a failed national reading plan, teachers here are passionate about reading. Makhanda, South Africa…
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