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Vhutshilo Mountain School Offers Lifeline to AIDS Orphans

by Thembi Siaga@groundup_newsOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024 79 0

Limpopo School has been going strong for nearly 20 years.   Limpopo, South Africa (10 October 2024) — The Vhutshilo Mountain School in Tshikombani village, about 30 km west of…

THE Homeless Run ’24: Breaking Barriers and Changing Lives

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 10, 2024October 9, 2024 92 0

It’s almost time for the 3rd THE Homeless Run, a way to support the homeless simply by hitting the pavement with your running shoes and chasing a finish line of…

White River Community Tackles R40 Spring Clean-Up!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 9, 2024October 8, 2024 286 0

The Power of 8000 White River Community Action Group led a massive spring clean-up in their town, uniting everyone from mielie selling vendors to students to help spruce up the…

Into The Wilds: From a Forgotten Space to Top Joburg Park

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024 8,161 0

Once a park people were cautioned about visiting, today The Wilds enjoys a gorgeous reputation; blossoming with community spirit, creativity and hope for Johannesburg. But how did this massive change…

Vulnerable Kids Heal Through Surf Therapy; Support Their Journey

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 6, 2024October 4, 2024 114 1

Making a splash for Mental Health Awareness Day in Muizenberg are Waves for Change, which is inviting everyone to be part of an Ocean Immersion session and fundraiser for the…

FOUR PAWS Helps Mdzananda Vaccinate 1000 Community Pets!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 4, 2024October 3, 2024 128 0

1000 community pets in Khayelitsha recently received life-saving vaccinations thanks to the Mdzananda Animal Clinic and their friends at FOUR PAWS!   Khayelitsha, South Africa (04 October 2024) — You…

Hundreds Join Cape Flats “Recovery Walk”

by Tori Newby@groundup_newsOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024 123 0

The annual event celebrating recovery from substance use started in 2015   Cape Flats, South Africa (03 October 2024) — Hundreds of people participated in the 10th annual Recovery Walk…

Cape Town Kite Festival Flies High for Mental Health!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024 864 0

As a kaleidoscope of colours takes to the skies of Cape Town in kite form, so too will hope for mental health awareness:   Cape Town, South Africa (03 October…

Artworks Showcase the Power of Community and Collaboration!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024 89 0

Showcasing the power of community is a new exhibition that was created by artists across South Africa who teamed up with local bead workers, embroiders, and mosaic magicians!   Cape…

Tanya and Roxi Tackle a Cross-country Adventure for Education!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024 341 0

Two women are tackling an all-inspiring cross-country adventure from Johannesburg to Cape Town in a bid to help raise funds for education opportunities!   South Africa (01 October 2024) —…