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      Johannesburg

      Starvation

      Joburg charity commits to help more as news of starvation hits headlines

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 3, 2020August 3, 2020 1,319 0

      A Lesotho man reportedly died from starvation in Lenasia and it sparked outrage within the community; the Angel Network doubles efforts to prevent it from happening again.   Johannesburg, South…

      This Vervet Monkey being reunited with family will warm your heart!

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 30, 2020 1,555 0

      A young vervet monkey was found entangles in an electric fence, the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital helped to get him back to health.   Irene, South Africa (30 July. 2020)…

      Trikes

      Johannesburg suburb donates “trikes” and uniforms to reclaimers

      by Zoë Postman@GroundUp_NewsJuly 17, 2020 4,504 1

      Residents of Sunninghill created “trikes” for reclaimers in their neighbourhood; the bike and trailer attachment, to transport recyclable materials.   Johannesburg, South Africa (17 July 2020) – About 20 reclaimers…

      Social Nelson Mandela Day Collage

      How to social distance and still give back for #MandelaDay in 2020

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier @tylerleighvJuly 15, 2020July 16, 2020 999 0

      Instead of asking SA to volunteer 67-minutes in-person for Nelson Mandela Day this year, Witkoppen Clinic is encouraging a social distancing friendly approach to making a difference.   Fourways, South…

      Food Drive Hamper Migrant Charity Sustainability vs Starvation: The University of Pretoria’s Holistic Food System Solution to the COVID-19 Crises

      300 Migrant families fed for the next month thanks to massive food drive

      by Tyler Leigh Viver@tylerleighvJuly 15, 2020 554 0

      Migrant families have faced untold struggle during the lockdown; the Angel Network and connected CANs are making a difference in their lives.   Johannesburg, South Africa (15 July 2020) –…

      67 people

      NPO challenges 67 people to help pre-school with much-needed PPE

      by Jane Helliwell@GoodThingsGuyJuly 14, 2020 442 0

      The Nokholo Project has adopted a pre-school in need and is challenging 67 people to help them purchase PPE for the school.   South Africa (14 July 2020) – The…

      Electricity

      New South African innovation can turn heat into electricity

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 13, 2020 3,395 0

      Innovating the “iHarvey” – a small, safe and friendly energy harvester that converts heat into basic usable electricity for lighting, and USB charging.   Johannesburg, South Africa (13 July 2020)…

      donors

      A fire left thousands destitute but generous donors have made all the difference!

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 10, 2020 565 0

      Part of Alexandra was gutted by a fire, leaving many without homes in the middle of winter and exposed to a fast-spreading virus; but donors have made all the difference….

      Space

      The Johannesburg ring road was seen from space and its stunning!

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 10, 2020 11,188 1

      Col. Doug Hurley is on board the International Space Station and he recently captured an image of South Africa at night; including the Johannesburg ring road.   International Space Station…

      Mandela Day COVID-19: Residents lend a helping hand to waste picker in Benoni

      This Mandela Day, you can stay home and help informal recyclers

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 8, 2020October 9, 2024 1,740 0

      The paper and paper packaging sector have launched a collaborative initiative to distribute care packs to informal waste collectors in three areas on 15, 16 and 17 July 2020 as…

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