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Helping Hand Offered to Woman Feeding Children in East London

by Mike Loewe@groundup_newsOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024 120 0

The Lunchbox Fund and the Development Bank have committed to providing meals to Zandile Mtungata’s organisation.   East London, South Africa (21 October 2024) — Last month GroundUp reported how…

Serving Up Dreams: 12-Year-Old Ndakhe Got to be a Chef!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 30, 2024September 30, 2024 103 0

We’re all cutting onions over this one. 12-year-old Ndakhe recently got to enjoy a one-of-a-kind Dream Day where she put on her own chef’s hat and cooked amongst the greats!…

Wild Women on the Run Raise Over R75,000 for Local Charities!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024 231 0

The Wild Women on the Run have not only explored the breathtaking beauty of the Wild Coast but have also made a significant impact on the lives of those in…

Grandads Army Rides for a Cause: R350,000 Raised for Children’s Surgery!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024 254 0

The Grandads Army’s unwavering dedication has seen them raise over R350,000 in efforts to change many little lives by supporting the Department of Paediatric Surgery in the Eastern Cape.  …

Love for the Elderly: Volunteers Make Winter Bazaar a Blast

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024 243 0

For the pensioners of Berea Gardens on the Sunshine Coast, volunteers and a winter bazaar helped warm the winter blues in more ways than one, and not just because a…

Exquisite Exhibition Honours Our Green and Gold Feathered Treasure

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 31, 2024October 14, 2024 133 0

An exquisite exhibition in East London is shining the spotlight on South Africa’s only endemic parrot—the green and gold feathered treasure, our Cape Parrot! Today is World Parrot Day, the…

Artist Creates Special Art Walls for Learners with Autism

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 6, 2024May 6, 2024 371 0

In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, street artist Nathan Sanan stopped by to create special art walls for special needs students; reminding them of their magic!   East London, South…

Meet the Street Artist Uplifting the Eastern Cape One Mural at a Time

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 14, 2023November 14, 2023 1,443 0

Uplifting the Eastern Cape one mural at a time is street artist Nathan Sanan who was behind the iconic Boks Mural. Through his incredible art, Nathan is sharing many visual…

Red-Letter Day as Burgersdorp Win Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge

by Jesica Slabbert@GoodthingsguyMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023 408 0

The Burgersdorp High School girls’ hockey team is beaming with pride after winning the East London Inland leg of the Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge.   East London, South Africa (24 May…

City Celebrate Ice Cream Seller’s Master’s Degree in Mathematical Statistics

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 10, 2022 896 0

If you ever bought an ice cream from Sisipho Hamlomo on the East London Esplanade you were part of a group that help him fund his education.   East London,…