SPAR Hero of the Week

First Time Marathon Runner Does it for the Donkeys – Raises Over R13k

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvOctober 6, 2022October 8, 2022 788 0

Tracey Christie will be running her first full marathon, and she is using the momentous occasion to raise funds for the “Rest ur Ass” donkey sanctuary.   Cape Town, South…

Man Dives Deep into Sewage to Stop Pollution Flowing into Zandvlei

by Steve Kretzmann@GroupdUp_NewsSeptember 29, 2022September 30, 2022 2,437 0

Commercial diver Troy Figenschou fixed a leaking pipe at the Raapkraal pump station in Cape Town.   Cape Town, South Africa (29 September 2022) – When the Raapkraal sewage pump station…

Tebogo Maredi is Creating a Community of Animal Lovers in his Township

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 9, 2022September 16, 2022 3,016 0

Tebogo Maredi started a walking club for township children and their dogs to create a community of animal lovers which would address neglect and abuse.   Soshanguve, South Africa (09…

Communities Join Scientist to Clean up Filthy Joburg River

by Chris Gilili@GroundUp_NewsSeptember 5, 2022September 9, 2022 914 0

The project aims to restore the polluted river in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, by 2023.   Eldorado Park, South Africa (05 September 2022) – “This used to be a park where people…

Another Dogfighting Ring Shut Down By The SPCA!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 30, 2022September 7, 2022 2,108 0

Seven dogs were rescued from the dogfighting ring… run by kids between the ages of 15 and 17.   Western Cape, South Africa (30 August 2022) – On Friday, the Cape…

Brother’s Gift of Love Marks Milestone 800th Kidney Transplant!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 16, 2022September 7, 2022 447 0

“It was a gift for me to be able to give my brother a kidney. I would do it again and again. He’s my brother… and he now potentially has…

Woman Starts Cleaning Up Local Hospital Instead of Complaining its Dirty

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 10, 2022August 16, 2022 1,794 0

Wendy Weyer-Henderson was sad to see her local hospital grounds drowning in litter and unkept, so instead of complaining, she showed up with black bags and a determination to do…

SPCA Inspectors Attacked But Still Manage to Rescue Dogs!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 30, 2022August 6, 2022 886 0

“When Inspector Taljaard approached the suspect, the suspect reacted with hostile aggression. He pushed Inspector Taljaard several times and attempted to physically assault him. When Taljaard backed off, the suspect…

Woman’s Friend Became a Living Donor, Saving Her Life

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJuly 27, 2022July 30, 2022 1,067 0

Coreen Walstra’s friend offered to donate part of his liver to help save her life and restore her health – six weeks after the successful surgery, his liver grew back!…

Ultra Runner Sewell Gears up for 1800km “The Long Road to Comrades”

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 20, 2022July 23, 2022 885 0

The Comrades Marathon is a tough but worthy one for any ultra runner, but Mike Sewell is committing to running 20 back-to-back this August.   South Africa (20 July 2022)…