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      Virus

      ‘Oaky and the Virus’ a new book teaching children about the lockdown, virus

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 21, 2020April 21, 2020 2,362 0

      A new children’s book has been made available for free to the public to help teach children about the virus, and it comes with a catchy song.   South Africa…

      Radio

      Online school radio is keeping the community connected

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 21, 2020 736 0

      Students of Cannons Creek launched their own online radio station last year, and it is proving to be an excellent resource for all during the lockdown.   Pinelands, South Africa…

      waiters

      Restaurant owner raises R100k to cover waiters loss of income by running 90kms

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 20, 2020April 24, 2020 5,918 0

      Henry Cock, the owner of 86 Public, knew his waiters were struggling without their tips, so he decided to run an ultramarathon in his passage to raise money for them….

      Homeless

      COVID-19: Lockdown offers homeless shelter in Louis Trichardt

      by Bernard Chiguvare@GroundUp_NewsApril 20, 2020 1,357 0

      Homeless people in Louis Trichardt have been accommodated during the lockdown. Shelter came as a relief says a 23-year-old, who used to sleep at a car wash.   Louis Trichardt,…

      Parents

      Parents turn dining room into restaurant for children to break lockdown routine

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 20, 2020 1,237 0

      A video is going viral globally for being inventive and adorable! Two young boys getting bored at home were surprised by their parents turning the house into a restaurant.  …

      Waste makeshift recycling trolley

      240 waste pickers receive food voucher donations in Vaalpark

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 18, 2020 1,696 0

      Recycling isn’t classed as an essential service, so informal recyclers are stuck; they rely on the income from waste picking but 240 waste pickers just got food vouchers to get…

      Correspondents

      Good Things Guy correspondents bring you the “News that nobody asked for”

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 17, 2020 1,690 0

      George and Kelli Provan have created a news segment that nobody asked for, but we love it and are calling them our Good Things Guy correspondents!   South Africa (17…

      Civil Society

      Covid-19: Civil society left to feed thousands of children on Cape Flats

      by Steve KreztmannApril 17, 2020January 8, 2026 4,968 0

      A Civil society network is feeding more than 1,300 children in Lavender Hill and surrounds every day; providing their only meal for the whole day.   Lavender Hill, South Africa…

      Border Collies Fashion fabric mask

      Newborn Trust appeals to public for fabric mask donations to help preemies

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 17, 2020 1,080 0

      The Newborns Trust have appealed to the public to help them with fabric mask donations, which will be used by new moms of premature babies.   Cape Town, South Africa…

      Challenge

      #SPARdonate challenge sees thousands in food pledged for the needy

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 17, 2020 1,888 0

      The #SPARdonate challenge is going viral thanks to all the selfless South Africans taking part; international participation is also welcomed!   South Africa (17 April 2020) – Good Things Guy…

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