SPAR Hero of the Week

CAN turns front gardens into food gardens to boost food security

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 7, 2020August 28, 2020 1,597 0

The Seaboard CAN has been working to help boost food security and nutrition security by providing food gardens to people in need.   Cape Town, South Africa (07 August 2020)…

8-year-old gives up birthday gifts… to donate to charity instead!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 5, 2020August 7, 2020 1,037 0

Superheroes don’t always wear capes; sometimes they arrive in onesies and ponytails.   South Africa (05 August 2020) – During Lockdown, little 8-year-old Rafi encouraged all her friends and family…

NSRI hero rescued dog trapped on rocks during the rising tide

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 23, 2020August 3, 2020 1,397 0

Kyle Burns, a rescue swimmer for the NSRI is being hailed a hero for helping rescue a stranded dog from the rising tide in Gordon’s Bay.   Gordon’s Bay, South…

Young environmental activist pledges 9th birthday to support bird sanctuary

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 21, 2020July 24, 2020 1,045 0

8-year-old Romario Valentine has raised over R12,000 for his upcoming 9th birthday to help support his favourite bird sanctuary.   Umhlanga, South Africa (21 July 2020) – At only 8…

Noordhoek women’s meal bags provide over 100,000 meals during lockdown

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 16, 2020September 19, 2024 2,482 0

Two local women implemented an innovative way to feed communities around Noordhoek with a meal bag of ingredients that feeds a family and costs only R10   Noordhoek, South Africa…

Manenberg men bring flowers to the community; beautifying the streets

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 7, 2020October 7, 2021 1,104 0

Three men determined to make ends meet, cleared a dumping ground and planted flowers in the hopes of boosting their business.   Manenberg, South Africa (07 July 2020) – When…

Hijacked, robbed of his phone – community get new one for local animal hero!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 29, 2020July 3, 2020 1,298 0

An attempted hijacking and armed robbery couldn’t keep this hero down; the community made sure he got counselling and a brand new phone he deserves!   Cape Town, South Africa…

Prefects from Gauteng schools launched #Boys4Action to combat GBV, Femicide and more!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 20, 2020June 26, 2020 3,380 0

Young men from the top nine boys’ schools in Gauteng have united to combat GBV, Femicide and other causes by creating awareness, raising funds and education.   Gauteng, South Africa…

600 Young ladies of Khayelitsha Site B get much-needed sanitary pads

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 17, 2020June 19, 2020 1,353 0

Rubi’s Rainbow of Hope shared a beautiful story about a group of women who came together to give young ladies sanitary pads and face masks.   Khayelitsha, South Africa (17…

SAPS Sergeant uses his 40th birthday to feed families in need

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 5, 2020October 7, 2021 4,086 0

Sergeant Matome Rathupetsane used his 40th birthday to feed 40 families in his home town of Tzaneen and 40 families in Alexandra, where he lives and works.   Alexandra, South…