SPAR Hero of the Week

Dolly Hlongwane – Hero Leads Community Cleanup in Joburg CBD

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 26, 2024March 1, 2024 1,402 0

Dolly Hlongwane is mobilising Joburg CBD residents in honour of the late Phillip Krinsky, sparking a community cleanup drive!   Johannesburg, South Africa (26 February 2024) – In the heart…

Superhero Masks: Empowering Children in Cancer Treatment

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 20, 2024November 26, 2024 1,487 0

Discover how painted superhero masks are transforming the cancer treatment experience for children, instilling courage and resilience in the face of adversity.   South Africa (20 February 2024) – Over…

Watch: Stuck Seagull Rescued by Brave Climber!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyFebruary 12, 2024September 2, 2024 2,721 0

A seagull stuck in an unfortunate situation at the top of a 20m lamppost was rescued thanks to an everyday hero who obviously isn’t afraid of heights and bravely went…

A Future Brighter Than Streetlights: Hope Arrives for Ambitious Siya

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 5, 2024March 22, 2024 2,482 0

After a police officer encountered homeless Siyabonga, he knew the ambitious young man had a future far brighter than the streetlights and became determined to help him get back on…

That’s Love: Dog Mom Goes the Extra Mile for Her Milo 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 28, 2024March 22, 2024 1,369 0

A dog mom walked and wheeled the extra mile for her Milo (multiple times) to make sure he got the care he needed from the SPCA:   Grassy Park, South…

SA Skipper Teaches a Lesson in Leadership as He Dares to Lead

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 23, 2024March 22, 2024 791 0

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is at a stressful stretch thanks to hectic weather and postponements. But, South African skipper Ryan Gibson is teaching a lesson in leadership…

Ayanda Cimani – The Waterfront Seal Hero Untangled 29 Seals in 2023!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 18, 2024November 26, 2024 1,115 0

Ayanda Cimani is a seal monitor for the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, he is being celebrated for his high success rate in untangling seals caught in plastic, fishing line or…

Two Animal Heroes Hike Ravine to Save Dog in Distress

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 5, 2024March 22, 2024 11,670 0

James and Steve from DARG are being hailed heroes for hiking the Llandudno Ravine to help a dog in distress, carrying it all the way back down again.   Llandudno,…

Champion of Camps Bay Cleans Up New Year’s Day Litter Loads

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 4, 2024March 22, 2024 1,295 0

An unsung champion of Camps Bay—Joy Chimwemwe Chisemphere—helped fill up bags and bags of trash that rolled in with the New Year, resulting in his own personal record for the…

Amidst Devastation, SPCA’s Rescue Mission Continues in Simon’s Town!

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuy December 22, 2023January 7, 2024 1,282 0

“We won’t give up until we’re sure that no animal in need of help has been left behind,” says the SPCA’s Wildlife Cadet Inspector Bryan Arendse.   Western Cape, South…