Motivation

South African youth take to the streets over climate change

by Zoë Postman and Ashraf Hendricks@GroundUp_NewsJune 19, 2019 973 0

Hundreds of school children protested about climate change in Johannesburg and Cape Town this past Friday to make their voices heard.   South Africa – Hundreds of youth in Cape…

Single mom in need of helping hand, gets just that and so much more

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 18, 2019 833 0

Thabisa Xhelithole needed electricity but had no money so she reached out to Twitter asking if someone could please give her just R10 worth of units.   Khayelitsha, Western Cape…

Inspiring South African Speaking for Autism Rights in Front of the United Nations

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 12, 2019January 22, 2026 1,845 0

An inspiring South African with Autism is working to improve the lives of children and adults with Autism in South Africa, doing everything in his power.   Johannesburg, South Africa…

Meet SA’s first black female fighter pilot who made history at inauguration

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 28, 2019 2,514 0

Major Mandisa Nomcebo Mfeka inspired the nation with her performance at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration, many excited about the girl power on show!   South Africa – In April of…

Listed: The Do’s & Don’ts on how to get through the upcoming exam season

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 23, 2019 335 0

Exam season is around the corner, so here are some helpful tips to kick things off on a high note and to help you thoroughly prepare.   South Africa –…

University student washed cars and tended gardens to get to graduation day

by Kerri Stein@KerriSteinMay 20, 2019May 20, 2019 802 0

Calvin Mathibeli paid a good deed forward to help a man get to his graduation day and become a qualified accountant… not only did he help him, but he also…

South African wins 8th International para-cycling race in a row, inspiring once again

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 20, 2019 221 0

Pieter du Preez has done it again! He has just placed first in his 8th consecutive Para-Cycling Road World Cup race in Belgium.   Ostend, Belgium – Pieter Du Preez…

Listen: SA lift ban on Brownies & Downies owner in emotional phone call

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 9, 2019May 9, 2019 685 0

The story of Wendy and Wade, co-founders of Brownie & Downies, received the happy news that Wendy’s 5-year ban from SA has been lifted.   Cape Town, South Africa –…

SA woman becomes first female head of Federation of African University Sports

by Full Stop Communications@GoodThingsGuyApril 29, 2019 499 0

Nomsa Mahlangu was recognised for her contribution to varsity sport, elected as the first female president of the Federation of African University Sports.   Johannesburg, South Africa – University of…

Stats show SA isn’t good at saving money – one company is making the difference!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 16, 2019May 13, 2019 924 0

Craig Gradidge and Kagisho Mahura have been working hard to change the narrative of investments in South Africa by improving financial literacy and making people’s money work for them.  …