South Africa

Children become qualified turtle rescuers, saving lives on SA’s Southern Coast

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 18, 2020 701 0

A team from the Two Oceans Aquarium have started a road trip to help train children to properly rescue stranded turtles, becoming official turtle superheroes!   Southern Coast, South Africa…

SPCA pamper, groom 41 rescued breeding dogs showing life can be filled with love!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 18, 2020 3,014 0

The Boksburg SPCA rescued 41 dogs from a breeder, showing the animals that there is love in the world and they are worth more than the number of puppies they…

Triumph for amateur cast at the opera house – received standing ovation

by Ashraf Hendricks@GroundUp_NewsFebruary 18, 2020 719 0

Don’t Miss Your Turning Point received a standing ovation on Saturday night at Artscape.   Cape Town, South Africa (18 February 2020) – On Saturday night the Artscape Opera House…

We know how not to wake a lioness, but this is how you don’t wake a leopardess

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 18, 2020 17,704 0

One year ago we witnessed a lion waking up a lioness and getting whacked; now we know how not to wake up a leopardess too!   Greater Kruger, South Africa…

Two men hailed heroes for saving swimmers from powerful rip current

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 18, 2020 792 0

The NSRI commended a pastor and fisherman for helping to save two men swept up by a rip current at the Leentjiesklip beach over the weekend.   Wilderness, South Africa…

How I got kicked out of a Medical Aid AGM because of Infertility!

by Frank Philips@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020 1,838 0

The journey of infertility in South Africa, and the question of how we change Medical Aid policies for this disease. This is this week’s Good Things Guy Jacpod podcast!  …

R143 million for drought relief in Moutse, Limpopo.

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020 1,182 0

The R143 million will be used to drill new boreholes and refurbish existing ones in the area, among other interventions.   Limopo, South Africa (18 February 2020) – An amount…

South Africa Rugby World Cup Champions win Laureus Team of the Year Award!!!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020 3,996 0

Proof that sport can change the world! South African 2019 Rugby World Cup Champions win their second Laureus World Team of the Year Award!   Berlin, Germany (18 February 2020)…

Car guard saved years of tips to buy his very own car, his success inspires!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 17, 2020May 30, 2026 9,093 0

Omar worked through rain and shine for years to save up and buy a car. He was a staple at the Steenberg Village, but today, his story of success is…

Taking on medical aid companies, fitness challenges and ‘Night Walkies’!

by Frank Phillips@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 17, 2020 616 0

Because Mondays don’t need to be blue… and Jacaranda FM has got the answer!   Johannesburg, South Africa (10 February 2020) – Every single Monday night Danny Painter invites Brent…