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Local Resident Dared to Run Mandela Day 10km in Speedo to Benefit Nelson Mandela Foundation
Matthew Sledge, a 51-year-old resident of Kensington, Johannesburg, completed an extraordinary challenge at the upcoming Mandela Day Houghton 10km...
Larry Nyoni, Barrister Turned Hero, Smashes Car Window to Save a Life, Suffers Injuries in the Process
Larry Nyoni, a dedicated father hailing from Yeoville, Johannesburg, and working as a barrister for the Just Darling coffee van, has emerged as a...
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Oldest competitor says ‘Bring it on!’ to Oceans 8 Charity Swim
The Durban beaches are open and keen swimmers are getting ready for the epic Oceans 8 Charity Swim in support of local charities! Taking place on...
Grandfather’s Inspiring Fight to Protect 4-Month-Old Grandson from Rare Heart Condition Gains Community Support
Dirk Brouwer (61), a resident of Strathavon, Johannesburg, has embarked on a deeply moving crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy to raise funds for...
Pietermaritzburg Hero Prepares to Run 7th Comrades Marathon Barefoot to Raise Funds for Homeless Shelter
Graham Wells, a 46-year-old resident of Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, is taking on his 7th Comrades Marathon barefoot on June 11, 2023. He's running to...
Fire Engulfs Homes at Ouskip Caravan Resort in Melkbosstrand, Leaving Families in Desperation
Melkbosstrand - Marcelle Viljoen (60), a longstanding resident of the Ouskip Caravan Resort community for the past 15 years, has taken a proactive...
Friends Rally to Restore Hearing for Beloved Krugersdorp Property Professional, Roelien Homan
Cindy Duplessis (42), a resident of Krugersdorp, along with a group of friends, has launched a heartwarming crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy to...
Desperate Plea to Return Home: South African Mother and Son Stranded in the Philippines
Manila, Philippines – Zelda Carlamarie Eberson (40), a single mother from South Africa, and her 17-year-old son, Jordan, find themselves in a dire...
Fire Engulfs Homes at Ouskip Caravan Park in Melkbosstrand, Leaving Families in Desperation
Melkbosstrand – Marcelle Viljoen, a longstanding member of the Ouskip Caravan Resort community for the past nine years, has taken a proactive step...
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