SPAR hero of the week

Green Turtle Rescued in Kent Bay Thanks to Man from Pretoria

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDec 17, 2021Jan 7, 2022 241 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@RovingReportersDec 15, 2021Jan 7, 2022 232 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@tylerleighvDec 6, 2021Dec 10, 2021 307 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@tylerleighvNov 18, 2021Nov 27, 2021 449 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@tylerleighvNov 16, 2021Nov 22, 2021 371 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@tylerleighvNov 9, 2021Nov 12, 2021 316 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@tylerleighvNov 2, 2021May 5, 2022 244 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@tylerleighvOct 27, 2021Nov 4, 2021 195 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@BrentLindequeOct 18, 2021Oct 22, 2021 2,701 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@tylerleighvOct 13, 2021Oct 15, 2021 630 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)…