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Pangolins introduced to Cape Flats via Cinema Magic

by Rejoyce Kgabo Legodi@RovingReportersDecember 15, 2021October 7, 2024 654 0

Sometimes, when there are big, pressing environmental problems to tackle, it’s best to begin at home.   Cape Town, South Africa (15 December 2021) – When you’re from the Cape…

South African Completes Gruelling 13 Peak Runs for Charity

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 6, 2021December 10, 2021 1,067 0

Karoline Hanks has completed the 13 peak challenge to help the Two Oceans Aquarium with their turtle releases this December.   Cape Town, South Africa (06 December 2021) – Karoline…

Midvaal Fire Department Praised for Rescuing Cat from Tree

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 18, 2021November 27, 2021 926 0

It may be super stereotypical but recently the Midvaal Fire and Rescue team rescued a sweet cat from a very high tree and the community is loving it!   Midvaal,…

Photographer Takes Stunning Adoption Pictures for CLAW

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 16, 2021November 22, 2021 681 0

Talented photographer Emma O’Brien has been volunteering her skills to CLAW to help get their animals adopted; take a look at her stunning adoption photos!   Johannesburg, South Africa (16…

Woman Shares Journey with Type 1 Diabetes to Help Others Cope

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 9, 2021November 12, 2021 601 0

Lurina Fourie has been sharing her journey of living with type 1 diabetes in the hopes of helping others cope when they are diagnosed.   South Africa (09 November 2021)…

Help Up River Clean “First We Clean, Then We Green!”

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 2, 2021May 5, 2022 460 0

Help Up pledges are working hard to clean areas in the Western Cape, and once they have removed all the plastic and rubbish, they green the space.   Cape Town,…

Clinic Dreams of Food Garden to Sustain Patients, Get Donation to Start One

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 27, 2021November 4, 2021 536 0

The Witkoppen Clinic in Fourways cares for some very sick people, and they are hoping to be able to provide wholesome vegetables by installing a food garden.   Fourways, South…

Shark Attack Survivor Ready to Represent SA at the World Para Surfing Championships!!!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 18, 2021October 22, 2021 2,184 0

Caleb Swanepoel may have lost his leg in a Shark attack but that did not stop him from getting back into the ocean… and now the talented athlete is going…

Incredible South African Initiative Wins 2 International Awards for 2021

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 13, 2021October 15, 2021 880 0

The Angel Gown Initiative has received two well-deserved awards for helping mothers and families grieve the loss of babies gone too early.   Gordon’s Bay, South Africa (13 October 2021)…

Meet Hannah Pearce… The First South African to Captain Harvard’s Hockey Team!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 6, 2021October 8, 2021 7,077 0

Hannah Pearce is a young field hockey player who has taken her local talents to the USA and became the first South African to captain the women’s team at Harvard…