South Africa

SA Wedding Photographer Wins Big at International Competition

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 1, 2021 4,453 0

Wedding photographer Ruan Redelinghuys has won an international award for capturing a stunning image at an engagement shoot along the Garden Route.   South Africa (01 December 2021) – South…

South African Couple Take The BEST Christmas Photos Every Year!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 1, 2021December 1, 2021 9,676 0

It’s the 1st of December which means VanStrijpmas is back with another festive Christmas photoshoot.   Johannesburg, South Africa (01 December 2021) – They’re back!!! A South African couple have been…

Stellenbosch University Hosts 16km Walk to Pay off Students’ Debt

by Marecia Damons@GroundUp_NewsDecember 1, 2021 829 0

The #Action4Inclusion campaign was started in 2020 and hopes to raise R2 million by Christmas to help those who can’t afford registration, accessing marks and other material.   Stellenbosch, South…

Prevention in Cure Says Study – 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 1, 2021 508 0

Dr Nthabiseng Moleko discusses how South African officials can better combat gender-based violence, and that prevention is how we cure it!   South Africa (01 December 2021) – The 16…

Compassion, Teamwork And Innovation – This is How a Little Hospital Dug Deep to Look After Their Community!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 1, 2021December 7, 2021 2,772 0

Game-changing qualities which counted towards a successful response were teamwork, commitment, determination, selflessness, resilience, courage and emotional support … all built on strong bonds that had been forged from the…

From Youth Activists to Politicians: Young South Africans Bringing Positive Change

by Tebogo Suping@GoodThingsGuyDecember 1, 2021December 1, 2021 618 0

A group of young social activists, who not only voted in the recent local government elections but also stood as councillors and won a seat, are determined to ensure they…

Latest South African COVID-19 Update (30 November 2021)

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 1, 2021 1,588 0

As of today, the cumulative number of COVID-19 active cases identified in South Africa is 28,651 with 4,373 new cases reported over the past 24 hours.   South Africa (30…

100,000 Copies of Healthy Food Guide to be Distributed to Underserved Schools

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 30, 2021 431 0

Today, the final day of National Diabetes Month, the Sweet Life Diabetes Community got the exciting news that their Healthy Food Guide will be printed and distributed to underserved schools….

South Africa’s Omicron Discovery Applauded by Global Community!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 30, 2021December 7, 2021 1,211 0

South African scientists’ discovery of the Omicron variant has enhanced the nation’s reputation and contribution to the global fight against the COVID-19 virus.   Johannesburg, South Africa (30 November 2021)…

Grass-roots Solutions Make Difference in Fight Against HIV/AIDS

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 30, 2021 503 0

Ahead of World Aids Day on the 1st of December, the Tshemba Foundation celebrates how grass-roots solutions are making a massive difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS.   South Africa…