SPAR Hero of the Week

Mark Pilgrim Shares Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis – “I’ll Take Time to Smile”

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 7, 2022April 28, 2022 3,228 0

South African radio presenter Mark Pilgrim took to his social media pages to share the news of his stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis and has promised fellow fighters that they…

Soweto Youths Turn Dumpsite into Thriving Food Garden

by Masego Mafata@GroundUp_NewsMarch 1, 2022April 28, 2022 1,862 0

The pair say their garden has become a hub for locals, with many community meetings now held there.   Soweto, South Africa (01 March 2022) – Makhosini Ndlovu, 26, and Thobelani…

Man in Wheelchair Guides Dog Paw-by-Paw to Save Him from Drowning

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 21, 2022April 28, 2022 6,998 0

Darren Thomas was home alone when his dog fell in the pool; Darren could not pull his dog up, so he cleverly moved the dog paw-by-paw until he could climb…

“Joburg’s Finest Cop” Honoured For Saving Two Girls on Ledge of Building!

by Bongiwe Radebe and Dakalo Ramudidibi@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 16, 2022February 17, 2022 1,311 0

I knew that I had to save the children as I am a parent too. I wouldn’t wish anything bad to happen to my children. At that moment, I was…

Good Samaritans and The Pink Buoy Project Save 99th South African!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 7, 2022February 10, 2022 1,632 0

Since launching the pink buoy project in 2017, good samaritans have used them to save 99 South Africans from drowning.   Western Cape, South Africa (07 February 2022) – Thanks…

Child on Mom-Date, Gave Favourite Meal to Homeless Child Instead

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 31, 2022January 13, 2026 1,240 0

7-year-old Harvey left his mom in awe of his kindness after he gave away his special meal to a homeless child in need.   South Africa (31 January 2022) –…

Hero Dog Saves Dachshund and Owner from Dog Attack at Park

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 26, 2022February 10, 2022 5,032 0

Nicole de Wet had taken her dogs for their daily walk when another dog attacked them; Nicole’s Doberman jumped into protector mode and became a hero.   Johannesburg, South Africa…

SA’s Donald Ramphadi Scaling World Wheelchair Tennis Rankings!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 19, 2022February 10, 2022 881 0

South Africa’s Donald Ramphadi is scaling the World Wheelchair Tennis Rankings – Now 17th – and headed to the Australian Open 2022!   Melbourne, Australia (19 January 2022) – South…

Real Life Hero: Son Steps Up To Save Father’s Life!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 12, 2022February 10, 2022 1,464 0

“I was deeply glad to help. As I watched this disease take its toll on him, I wished I could do more for this man I love so much. In…

SPCA Randburg Inspector Saves Multiple Lives on New Year’s Weekend

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 3, 2022January 7, 2022 1,542 0

Randburg SPCA Inspector Elvis Makhubedu is a hero; he spent the entire New Year weekend rescuing animals that had hidden away from the endless fireworks.   Randburg, South Africa (03…