South Africa

How a Counsellor on a Free App Helped This South African Regain Her Inner Strength!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJun 23, 2022 176 0

But, working with Dr Anne Govender, a psychologist and life coach for the Panda app, Khety learnt how to reframe the incident so that she felt more empowered – and…

SA Wakes to a Mask Free World as the Final 3 Regulations Are Repealed!

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJun 23, 2022Jun 23, 2022 2,797 0

It is official… after 818 days, South Africans are finally mask-free as the last three regulations have all been repealed.   South Africa (23 June 2022) – 818 days after…

Three South African International Airports Voted as Top 3 in Africa

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJun 22, 2022 433 0

The international airports in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg have earned the top 3 places at the Skytrax Awards in France.   South Africa (22 June 2022) – The best…

Wildlife Vet Encourages People to Call When Finding Baby Animals

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJun 22, 2022 91 0

The Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital recently took in a young Large-Spotted Genet that had been found as a kitten and handraised; they are getting it ready to go back to…

West Coast Breakthrough: Environment Activists and Mining Company Reach Agreement

by John Yeld@GroundUp_NewsJun 22, 2022 72 0

Mineral Sands Resources has prevented legal action, at least for now, over its West Coast operations   West Coast, South Africa (22 June 2022) – For the first time, the…

Young, Green Innovators Invited to Enter Blue Sky Awards

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJun 22, 2022 50 0

Young researchers and innovators who are focused on greener, sustainable innovations using forest-based science are invited to enter the South African round of the global Blue Sky Awards by Friday…

The Car Guard – A Kind Look at SA’s Most Unique Service People

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJun 22, 2022 980 0

A Car guard offers a uniquely South African service, and while the job is important, they are often overlooked as people, and we need to change that.   South Africa…

3 Years After Registering as Bone Marrow Donor, Young Man Saves a Life

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJun 21, 2022 522 0

21-year-old Luke has saved a life by donating his bone marrow; he registered to be a donor three years ago and was delighted when he got his match call.  …

Over 2 Billion Plastic Bottles Recovered for Recycling in South Africa!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJun 21, 2022 204 0

2.1 billion plastic bottles were diverted from landfills last year thanks to the various recycling efforts in which it was involved!!!   Johannesburg, South Africa (21 June 2022) – Statistics…

The DHL Stormers Dancers Put On a Big Show Over the Weekend

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJun 21, 2022 2,707 0

The DHL Stadium in Cape Town was filled with explosive energy as the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls went head to head for the United Rugby Championship, but it may…