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Rising Ballet Star Jayden Samuels Is Set to Showcase SA Talent on a Global Stage
Jayden Samuels (14), a talented ballet dancer from Rosettenville, Johannesburg, is set to shine on a global stage at the Youth American Grand Prix...
More Than a Marathon: Jaco Van Schalkwyk’s Journey to Mentor 33 Boys Through The Character Company
In the heart of Cape Town, a race unlike any other stretches across 56 kilometers of breathtaking landscapes, challenging athletes from around the...
Community Rallies Behind Attorney Cancer Warrior Battling Metastatic Disease for Her Sons
Tanya de Bruin, 34 from Alberton, Johannesburg—an attorney by day, devoted mother of two, and a relentless cancer warrior 24/7—is bravely fighting...
Little Cody’s Fight: A 3-Year-Old’s Battle Against Burkitt’s Lymphoma
Cape Town, South Africa - For 3-year-old Cody Leigh and his family, what should be a time of playful exploration has become a daunting battle...
Revolutionize Your Fundraising: Jill Ritchie & Erica Schofield’s New Book on Crowdfunding for Nonprofits
The fundraising landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, presenting non-profit organizations with both new opportunities and growing...
Carried for Miles, Determined to Learn: Sikholelwe’s Pursuit for Education and Independence
In the remote village of Gazini, KwaZulu-Natal, 13-year-old Sikholelwe Zikhali, a bright and motivated Grade 7 student at Mankunzi Primary School,...
A Mother’s Desperate Plea: Support Needed for Ashley Oosthuizen, Wrongfully Imprisoned in Thailand
George, Western Cape, South Africa – Lynnette (Lynn) Blignaut is calling for global support from Thailand, where her daughter, Ashley Oosthuizen...
140 Donors, R219,000 Raised: How Kindness is Changing Steve’s Future
Steve has always been full of life, a steadfast source of support for those around him. Now, as he faces the greatest challenge of his life, his...
Community Heroine Feeds 100+ Children Nutritious Meals Every Saturday With Humble Earnings
Caption: Children and Community of Promisland For the past six years, Nonkululeko "Nonny" Mda, 47, a domestic helper and the founder of Ikhaya Lethu...
Music Sprouts: A Violin Program Bringing Harmony to Storms River Village
In the heart of Storms River Village in the Eastern Cape, a musical initiative is taking root, thanks to the passion and dedication of Michaela...
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