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Plug-and-play messages and simple tips to launch your BackaBuddy campaign, rally your close network, build social proof, and start raising donations fast.
Healers on Wheels: Doctors Take on 16,000-Kilometer Motorcycle Challenge Across 20 Countries, From Pretoria to Madrid, for Clean Water
Villeria, Pretoria — In an awe-inspiring journey that epitomizes adventure, compassion, and the relentless pursuit of a greater purpose, two...
Local TikTok Influencer Sharney Blackway’s Brave Battle Against Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Sharney Blackway, a 28-year-old TikTok content creator from Boksburg, Johannesburg, is writing a compelling story—one of courage, hope, and...
BackaBuddy Redefines Online Giving: Introduces 0% Platform Fees for Non-Profits in South Africa
BackaBuddy is reshaping the landscape of online fundraising with an announcement that promises to elevate the efforts of registered non-profit...
32-Year-Old Pietermaritzburg Dad, Zane Bester Courageously Battles Colon Cancer
Pictured above: Zane Bester Zane Bester, a resilient 32-year-old from Cleland, Pietermaritzburg, is courageously battling colon cancer while drawing...
A Journey of Hope: Help Jason Brits’ Walk Again and Embrace Fatherhood
Life can take unexpected turns, challenging us in ways we never imagined. Such is the case for 27-year-old Jason Brits’ from Pretoria, a talented...
First Ever Inter-Continental Drive to Raise Awareness For Stem Cell Donation to Kick Off in August
Mpumalanga resident, Robin Lewis, and his wife, Jolandie, will embark on a 10-year 64-country journey spanning three continents to spread global...
BackaBuddy, SA’s number #1 trusted, supportive crowdfunding platform
As a crowdfunding platform, BackaBuddy has gained trust and recognition for its ability to raise substantial funds, commitment to vetting campaigns,...
BackaBuddy Makes It Easy To Dedicate 67 Minutes
Every year on 18 July, South Africans honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy with 67 minutes of service. Use this guide for practical Mandela Day ideas — from volunteering and blood donation to starting a BackaBuddy fundraiser for local charities, schools and animal welfare. Small acts, big impact.
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...
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