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      He Protected Thousands, Now Cape Town Is Protecting Him: The Fight to Support Yuri Ray

      He Protected Thousands, Now Cape Town Is Protecting Him: The Fight to Support Yuri Ray

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 20, 2025December 2, 2025 2,687 0

      When former Police Sergeant Yuri Ray fell ill with ALS, Cape Town didn’t step back, it stepped closer, wrapping him and his wife, Chavonne, in the same tenderness he once…

      Most people choose a single path… Shiven Bodasing somehow chose three, and he’s succeeding in all of them.

      From Courtroom to Ice Rink: The South African Aiming for Global Glory

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 17, 2025November 17, 2025 3,977 0

      Most people choose a single path… Shiven Bodasing somehow chose three, and he’s succeeding in all of them.   Johannesburg, South Africa (17 November 2025) – If you ever needed…

      The Smiling Chef Changing His Life One Boerie Roll at a Time!

      The Smiling Chef Changing His Life One Boerie Roll at a Time!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 25, 2025November 21, 2025 3,413 0

      Some business ideas start in boardrooms… Joseph’s began with a long walk, a caring family and a dream on three wheels.   Johannesburg, South Africa (25 October 2025) – Every…

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      The Cape Town Marathon Has Been Cancelled… But South Africans Still Make a Plan!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 19, 2025October 20, 2025 82,749 0

      The official race may have been cancelled, but thousands of South Africans are still hitting the streets, proving that our national slogan might as well be: “We’ll make a plan.”…

      Eastern Cape-born Lakiwe Blekiwe is flipping the birthday script. No parties. No presents. Just purpose. This is her 30 for 30.

      30 for 30: South African Charity Head Celebrates Her Milestone with a Mission

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 28, 2025 184 0

      Eastern Cape-born Lakiwe Blekiwe is flipping the birthday script. No parties. No presents. Just purpose. This is her 30 for 30.   South Africa (28 July 2025) – Most people…

      TikTok, a Dream And Now R1 Million Boost: NOVAR App's Journey Inspires a Nation

      From R700 to R1 Million: How Two Limpopo Friends Are Revolutionising Education

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 23, 2025August 2, 2025 1,411 0

      Marvel and Malunghelo started with just R700 and a second-hand computer. Today, they’ve created Novar, a learning app that’s been downloaded thousands of times… and now Liberty has joined the…

      Purpose, Plants and People: The Uplifting Story of the Hardcore Hackers!

      Purpose, Plants and People: The Uplifting Story of the Hardcore Hackers!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 13, 2025 1,441 1

      They call themselves the Hangklip Hardcore Hackers… and they’re proving that hope, purpose and a good coffee break can bring people together in extraordinary ways.   Western Cape, South Africa…

      From Parkhurst Nanny to Rusk Queen: Yaya’s Sweet Success Is Breaking the Internet

      From Parkhurst Nanny to Rusk Queen: Yaya’s Sweet Success Is Breaking the Internet

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 22, 2025June 30, 2025 7,498 0

      33 minutes. That’s how long it took for Yaya’s entire batch of rusks to sell out… and the internet can’t stop cheering her on.   Johannesburg, South Africa (22 June…

      Better Edenvale Joins the Movement to Clean Up and Uplift SA!

      Better Edenvale Joins the Movement to Clean Up and Uplift SA!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 16, 2025 474 0

      There’s a movement taking root in South Africa’s suburbs… and it’s all about local action, shared pride and transforming communities for good. Edenvale is the latest to join in.  …

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