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Icon’s Journey Marathon 2024: Chief Sangoni Confirms New Partnerships for Fourth Edition Featuring 400 km Iconic Challenge
Chief Vulithuba Sangoni, the founder of The Icon’s Journey Marathon Challenge, has confirmed a new partnership with various stakeholders in preparation for the fourth edition of the Icon’s Journey Marathon, scheduled from July 14 to 21. This year’s marathon promises...
Stepping Up to a Brighter Future: Addressing Clubfoot in Southern Africa
The STEPS 'Next Steps to RunFree2030 Webinar,' held on World Clubfoot Day, Monday, 3 June 2024, was a powerful gathering that addressed the pressing economic and social factors contributing to untreated clubfoot. This congenital condition, medically known as...
Support the Marine Mongrels: South Africa’s Surfboat Rowing Champions Head to World Championships in Australia
The Marine Mongrels are set to embark on an exciting journey to Australia, representing South Africa in the World Lifesaving Championships. This incredible team, hailing from the esteemed Marine Lifesaving Club in Durban, is led by the world-class sweep Gary Brummer....
Super Jace: A Little Hero’s Battle Against Leukaemia and the Power of Community Support
Jace Hilse, known as Super Jace to his loved ones, is a 4-year-old remarkable young boy from Krugersdorp, Gauteng, whose imagination knows no bounds. From the moment he was born on 19 March 2020, his family affectionately called him their little superhero. Jace’s...
Robbie Gien Runs for a Cause: Ultra-Marathon Challenge to Support Vulnerable Children at Swallow’s Nest
In a world where every step counts, 36-year-old Robbie Gien, a sales team leader at Pnet, an online recruitment platform, from Johannesburg, is about to make each one truly significant. As an Ironman athlete since 2013, and a running enthusiast, Robbie is no stranger...
Lauren Mukheibir: Climbing to New Heights on the Road to Paris 2024
The last month has been a whirlwind of activity and hard training for 22-year-old sport climber, Lauren Mukheibir from Johannesburg. Returning to South Africa from Perth at the beginning of the month, Lauren made the decision to train rigorously as she prepares for...
Cape Town Initiative ‘Love Wins’ Targets Urgent Need for GBV Intervention
Pictured above: Neil Matthews, founder of ‘Love Wins’ Neil Matthews, a 46-year-old businessman from Gardens, Cape Town, is pioneering a vital initiative to combat gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa—where the rates of violence against women and children are...
From Street Child to Surfing Sensation: Paul Sampson’s Silver Medal Triumph in Liberia
Paul Sampson, a 24-year-old former street child from Muizenberg, Cape Town, is riding the waves of success on the international surfing stage. Recently, he showcased his talent at the first professional surfing event in Liberia, the African Surfing Confederation (ASC)...
Supporting Myles Harris: A Journey Through Bladder Cancer
On April 21st, 2024, Myles Harris, a 38-year-old freelance graphic designer from Durban Kwa-Zulu Natal, received the life-altering diagnosis of bladder cancer. This devastating news profoundly impacted his family, especially considering Myles' existing chronic...
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