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Hermanus Community Unveil Stunning Mural of the Late Desmond Tutu

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 29, 2023 1,170 0

Two incredibly talented Hermanus residents painted a stunning mural of the Late Desmond Tutu to honour all he did for South Africa.   Hermanus, South Africa (29 March 2023) –…

Speedy Firefighters Save City From Massive Damage In Richard’s Bay!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023 752 0

The quick efforts of firefighters in Richard’s Bay came to the rescue recently, protecting numerous people and buildings after roof repairs reportedly went wrong at uMhlathuze Civic Centre.   Richard’s…

A Mighty Mack Army Member Has Become Bone Marrow Match, for Someone Else!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 29, 2023 1,051 0

For near on two years, the Mighty Mack Army has watched and rallied as Mackenzie Friedman has fought and overcome her cancer thanks to an anonymous bone marrow donor; today…

Local Artists Put African Animation on the Global Stage!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 29, 2023February 9, 2024 1,183 0

“We’re elated to continue this celebratory streak at this year’s Cape Town International Animation Festival as we recognise, engage with, and learn from the talent that has put us on…

SA Expats in UK Go Wild for Cheesy Chips that Remind them of Home

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023 1,998 0

SA expats miss many things about home; if it’s not the weather, it’s the snacks! A new snack has everyone excited because they are apparently just like NikNaks.   United…

Musical Musketeers, Biko’s Manna, Invited to Audition for America’s Got Talent!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 28, 2023 12,750 1

Three super talented stars-in-the-making from Joburg, Biko’s Manna, were invited to audition for America’s Got Talent, and South Africans can’t stop singing their praises.   Johannesburg, South Africa (28 March…

Paraplegic Athlete’s Loved Ones Raise Funds for Special Wheelchair That’ll Let Him Play A Sport!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMarch 28, 2023 1,994 0

Paraplegic athlete Meiring De Clercq’s life changed forever after a taxi-related accident in 2019. Now, his friends and family have rallied to get him a specialised wheelchair that’ll help him…

Local Gallery Celebrates Creativity with an Inspirational Open Exhibition this April

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023 913 0

The community of Noordhoek was challenged to think “Out the Box” while painting on 40x40cm canvas, using the local things that inspire them most.   Noordhoek, South Africa (28 March…

South African Pledges R100,000 To Put An End To Pit Latrine Toilets!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023 1,161 0

The pledge was met with resounding positivity, with many South Africans offering donations and their time to assist in ending the pit latrine crisis and building proper toilet facilities at…

Taking Intellectual Disability Awareness Month to the Finish Line

by Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.@GroundUp_NewsMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023 680 0

The annual event raises awareness and support   Cape Town, South Africa (28 March 2023) – Hundreds of people gathered for the annual Trolley Race in support of Intellectual Disability Awareness…