SPAR Hero of the Week

Remembering the Arch! Nobel Peace Prize-winning Archbishop dies aged 90.

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 26, 2021January 7, 2022 3,532 0

South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and anti-apartheid veteran, has died aged 90.   South Africa (26 December 2021) – Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace Prize…

Green Turtle Rescued in Kent Bay Thanks to Man from Pretoria

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 17, 2021January 7, 2022 719 0

Christopher Kortenhoeven found a sick Green Turtle on the beach during his holiday, he called the NSRI, and it was taken to uShaka Marine World.   Kent Bay, South Africa…

Pangolins introduced to Cape Flats via Cinema Magic

by Rejoyce Kgabo Legodi@RovingReportersDecember 15, 2021October 7, 2024 838 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 1,409 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 1,176 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 816 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 730 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 644 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 762 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 2,577 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…