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      Dunoon recycle swop shop

      Hand-up rather than a hand-out. How one South African mom is making recycling work for her!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 31, 2018November 12, 2024 1,597 0

      Every night, in the lonely hours between midnight and 2am, a mother of 4 roams the streets of South Africa looking for recyclable goods. This is her story.   There…

      First Flight Love Repatriate graduation airplane future of flight

      The Future of Flight: South African students create a world first

      by Candice Turner@GoodThingsGuyMay 31, 2018 965 0

      A small university in Pretoria has become the first to develop this technology, long before the MiTs and Tesla’s of the world.   “Never underestimate the creativity and potential of…

      the last straw straws

      The Last Straw: Global Hotel group is taking a stand and ditching the straws

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 31, 2018May 31, 2018 459 0

      The Hilton Hotel group has committed to removing all plastic straws from its 650 managed global properties by the end of 2018.   Today, Hilton also reveals its new goal…

      Julio Bianchi FIFA18

      20-year old South African selected to compete in global FIFA18 competition

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 31, 2018 664 0

      Between 30 May and 3 June 2018 the world’s best FIFA18 competitors will converge on the storied footballing city of Amsterdam to compete in the FIFA eWorld Cup Global Series…

      Christopher White Mercedes Benz Chapman's Peak

      Watch: Man who survived 30-story drop off Chapman’s Peak visits the road again… in a self-driving car.

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 31, 2018 1,379 1

      Mercedes Benz just asked a man who became famous for surviving a 30-story drop off Chapman’s Peak 30 years ago, to drive the same road again… in a self-driving car….

      Saxophone

      An Elderly Man Was Gifted a New Saxophone After Simple Wish

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 30, 2018December 4, 2025 490 0

      The Senior Santa Shoebox started a wish tree at the Oakhaven Elderly home, and one man, Mr May, wished for a Saxophone to play at the children’s hospital.   Cape…

      Doctor Palliative Care

      Our favourite Paediatric Doctor is back with even more words of wisdom

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 30, 2018June 6, 2024 729 0

      Doctor Alastair McAlpine recently shared another Twitter thread, this time discussing what everyday heroes look like and it is so inspiring!   South Africa (30 May 2018) – Doctor Alastair…

      refugees

      Refugees are cooking up a storm and sharing their inspiring stories in SA

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 30, 2018May 30, 2018 403

      Refugees from Africa and further abroad are cooking up some truly phenomenal meals inspired by their journey and home countries as well as sharing the stories about why they chose…

      Child's Rights Marikana Children

      National Child Protection Week – Know your child’s rights!

      by Brand South Africa@Brand_SAMay 29, 2018May 29, 2018 639 0

      This week is National Child Protection Week. Brand South Africa shared an informative piece on knowing your child’s rights.   The Minister of the Department of Social Development, Ms Susan…

      choir

      A Cape Town High School choir beautifully performed a Zulu Gospel song

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 29, 2018May 31, 2018 2,176 0

      Table View High School choir recently took part in the Cape Town Eisteddfod with a performance of Phind’ukhulume, a Zulu gospel song. The performance was beautiful.   The arts are…

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