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As BackaBuddy, a member organization of the Africa Scotland Business Network, we were fortunate enough to be selected as one of the beneficiaries of an event held by the network.   In exchange, we were asked to assist in sourcing auction items, which can be quite...

Nisha Varghese, a 31-year-old woman with cerebral palsy from East London, is on a mission to make a positive impact on the lives of abandoned babies.    With her 32nd birthday just around the corner (25 March), Nisha has set out to raise funds for Breath of Life,...

KZN-based non-profit, Trulife, is taking a public stand against gender-based violence with their “WeSeeYou” awareness campaign - where runners across the world have signed up to complete 100 kilometers in 10 days. Now in its second year running, the campaign will...

Ukrainians observed the solemn anniversary of the Russian invasion that disrupted their lives and threatened Europe's security on February 24, 2022.  One year on, the scars of war remain fresh as individuals remember the lives lost, the homes destroyed, and the...

Pictured above: Brett Chilcott and David Klinkradt with Gavin Rossouw (Image: Action photos) The Cape Cycle Tour is one of the most popular cycling events in South Africa, drawing cyclists from all over the world to Cape Town for a challenging and exhilarating race....

David Klinkradt (17), a young man living with Down syndrome and autism from Brackenfell, Cape Town , is gearing up for his ninth Cape Town Cycle Tour alongside his partner, Brett Chilcott (46).  Though David cannot ride a bicycle independently, he takes on the...

Nontuthuko Mgabhi (36), a dedicated ultra-runner from Richards Bay, is set to take on a new challenge: the Ultra ASIA, 160km Race in Vietnam from 6-9 March 2023.  Image credit: Vibrant Shots Mzwah But it’s not about personal achievement or conquering the ultra-running...

As the financial year comes to a close, it's an amazing opportunity to show your support for charities that are doing incredible work in your community. Not only will you be making a positive impact on people's lives, but you can also benefit from a tax deduction when...

Greenside, Johannesburg, South Africa - The family of Mikaeel Poonan, a 19-year-old young man diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy in hopes of raising R600,000 to cover his life-saving medication for the next year. Mikaeel...