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      Watch: From Domestic worker to Medical Doctor - this is Pamela's inspiring story!

      Constitutional Court Victory for Domestic Workers

      by Tania Broughton@GroundUp_NewsNovember 19, 2020 1,930 0

      Domestic Workers are now covered for claims for work-related injuries, illnesses and death retrospectively to 27 April 1994.   South Africa (19 October 2020) – After 26 years of democratic rule,…

      World Toilet Day - 60% of people don’t have access to clean, safe sanitation... but this SA brand is making a real positive difference!

      60% of People Don’t Have Access to Clean, Safe Sanitation… But This SA Brand is Making a Real Positive Difference!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 893 0

      Access to safe and hygienic toilets is a right, not a privilege – Shining a spotlight on sanitation and toilet hygiene this World Toilet Day!   South Africa (19 November 2020)…

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      MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet Scoops Two Prestigious SA Loyalty Awards

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 19, 2020 452 0

      MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet recently won the title for Best Loyalty Programme of the Year and Best Community or Environmental Initiative of the Year.   South Africa (19 October 2020) – Community loyalty…

      Guinness World Record

      Quinton Rutherford Earns a Guinness World Record for Longest Ocean Paddle

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 19, 2020 1,712 0

      Quinton Rutherford has earned an official Guinness World Record for the longest ocean paddle; paddling 227 kilometres in 24 hours.   Durban, South Africa (19 November 2020) – South Africa’s…

      Nick Hamman Sonstraaltjies Early Childhood Centre Women Courage Education Development Baby Home Foster Rights

      Organisation Challenges Government to Uphold Children’s Rights in SA

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 19, 2020 427 0

      World Children’s Day: CPI SA urges government to ensure every South African child has access to basic children’s rights as set out in Section 28.   South Africa (19 November…

      You need to celebrate your birthday, even if your dad dies | Petrol Attendant birthday cakes

      Joburg Man Celebrated His 42nd Birthday by Feeding 42 People in 1 Day

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 19, 2020November 20, 2020 1,284 0

      David Sanei recently turned 42-years-old and decided to give 42 people a filling lunch; he used his birthday to challenge others to donate theirs.   Johannesburg, South Africa (19 November…

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      Listed: Every Proudly South African Accomplishment Earned in 2020

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 19, 2020April 18, 2024 4,017 0

      We are so happy to be looking back at every single proudly South African accomplishment earned in 2020 in our beautiful country!   South Africa (19 November 2020) – Last…

      Lucky Du Plessis' Story of How He Was Adopted is Inspiring the Nation!

      Lucky Du Plessis’ Story of How He Was Adopted is Inspiring the Nation!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 33,275 1

      Lucky and Charl met in Grade 1 and often had playdates… but one day his “parents” were just not there when Mariki took him back “home” to a room at…

      Dams Rains - Vaal Dam Levels Increase For Second Week in a Row! After 6 long years of waiting for rain... Cape Town dam levels increase to 100,8%!

      Vaal Dam Levels Increase For Second Week in a Row!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 19, 2020 1,153 0

      The increase provides a welcoming respite given the strategic significance of the Vaal Dam, which supplies water to the populous and economic heartbeat of the country, the Gauteng province.  …

      Hands | Stronger Together | Helpers - Backabuddy South Africa celebrates over 300 000 COVID-19 recoveries!

      South Africa Celebrates Over 700 000 COVID-19 Recoveries!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 19, 2020November 19, 2020 881 0

      Today South Africa can celebrate 701 534 COVID-19 recoveries in the country while only having 35 054 active cases.   South Africa (19 November 2020) – While the South African…

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