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Chief Marketing Officer – Where Mission Meets Metrics Position Objective: Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg – Remote, but able to meet/engage with...
10 Elements for Writing a Great Backabuddy Crowdfunding Story
Creating a fundraising campaign that successfully raises funds for someone in need starts with crafting a compelling crowdfunding story. Your story...
This Freedom Day, Celebrate by Giving Back
Freedom Day marks a turning point in South Africa’s history, the day our nation chose unity over division, hope over fear, and democracy over...
Fighting Stage 4 Cancer, Cape Town Dad Runs to Raise Hope for Kids with Cancer
Aadam Forgan (43), from the Deep South of Cape Town, is preparing to run the Outeniqua Half Marathon on 26 April 2025—while bravely facing stage 4...
It Takes a Village and a Kitchen: Feeding 500 Children With Love and Purpose
Willemina “Mina” Solomons, a 40-year-old woman from Smutsville in Sedgefield along the Garden Route, is the heart behind a powerful story of...
A Mother’s Desperate Plea: Support Needed for Ashley Oosthuizen, Wrongfully Imprisoned in Thailand
George, Western Cape, South Africa – Lynnette (Lynn) Blignaut called for global support from Thailand, where her daughter, Ashley Oosthuizen (26),...
Recognising World Parkinson’s Day – A Call to Support, Understand, and Empower Those Impacted
April 11th marks World Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Day, a moment to unite in solidarity, educate the public, and highlight the voices of...
The Unsung Heroes: A Tribute to Anonymous Donors
In a world where generosity is often met with recognition, anonymous donors are the quiet champions of countless causes. Their contributions shaping...
Every Step Matters: Baby Adam’s Battle with Bilateral Club Foot
Three-month-old Adam du Toit, from Cape Town, is a brave little warrior facing a challenge that no child should have to endure. Born with a severe...
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...
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