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      South Africa

      Waste Pickers Pilot

      Rural Free State, N-Cape and E-Cape waste pickers get much-needed PPE

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 12, 2020 499 0

      PETCO, the leading recycler of PET plastics in South Africa, has teamed up with rural stakeholders to provide PPE to waste pickers.   South Africa (11 June 2020) – Informal…

      Curios

      Young carpenter turns dumped wood into beautiful curios

      by Joseph Chirume@GroundUp_NewsJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020 1,651 0

      Inspired by his carpenter grandfather, Ulundi Mpulu started making curios. He uses discarded wooden pallets he finds in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth.   Port Elizabeth, South Africa (11 June 2020) – A…

      seawater

      Study reveals importance of understanding link between biodiversity and disease

      by Luyanda Ndaba@GoodThingsGuyJune 11, 2020 1,576 0

      Professor Francois Durand, a Paleontologist at the University of Johannesburg, believes there is a link between biodiversity and disease that we need to focus on.   South Africa (11 June…

      Micro Procrastination Diary SACAP - How the COVID-19 crisis is de-mystifying online learning

      Launch of Online Academy to provide vital life skills for South African youth

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 11, 2020 960 0

      Given the tough economic times, the Pride Factor Online Academy has been launched with five courses, three of which will be available for free as long as learning institutions are…

      Nobel Peace Prize FREE documentaries launch on YouTube

      Nobel Peace Prize FREE documentaries launch on YouTube

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 11, 2020 1,109 0

      An inspiring series of short documentaries inspired by Nobel Peace Prize Laureates including the South African Miagi Orchestra, driven by the legacy of Nelson Mandela.   Johannesburg, South Africa (11 June…

      Global Hospice - Charity Different Survival Festive Season Nation Builder Challenge NPOs Organisations #GivingTuesdaySA SPAR Charity Golf

      Survival of Non-Profit Organisations – saving a weakened sector

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 11, 2020 706 0

      Dr Armand Bam, Head of Social Impact at the University of Stellenbosch Business School discusses the weakened state of NPO’s of SA and how to move forward.   South Africa…

      Lion Cubs Latest Sightings

      Lion cubs learns the excitement of a see-saw while playing on a log

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 11, 2020 893 0

      The Kambula Pride at the MalaMala Game Reserve is becoming quite famous, their lion cubs are the most recent celebrities in the family.   Greater Kruger, South Africa (11 June…

      Counselling

      Counselling Hub is boosting the mental healthcare response in Cape Town

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 11, 2020 1,336 0

      Woodstock-based NPO, the Counselling Hub, works towards providing accessible, affordable mental health services to people who need it most!   Woodstock, Cape Town (11 June 2020) – When it comes…

      plastic-free July

      July is Plastic-Free month and this is what you can do in 2020!

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 11, 2020 819 0

      July is around the corner, so we are issuing our first reminder of the up-coming Plastic-Free July challenge; this is how you can join!   South Africa (11 June 2020)…

      Heroes South Africa’s girls can do anything and be anything... new video is inspiring a nation!

      9-year-old inspires adults, raises thousands for humans in need

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 11, 2020 1,582 0

      9-year-old Amelia made her community proud by raising thousands to feed the local homeless in her community; she made a massive difference!   South Africa (11 June 2020) – There…

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