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Ukrainian Woman in Cape Town, appeals for humanitarian support for her motherland amidst Russian attacks
Pictured above: Kristina Oliinyk (31), who was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, has been living in Vredehoek, Cape Town for the last 7 years. Since Russia...
Born with 3 Congenital Heart Defects, 8-month-old Liané needs Life-saving surgery
Pictured above: Ashley and her daughter, Liané Since the start of her life, 8-month old, Liané Roux from Secunda, Mpumalanga has faced a number of...
Durban Dancer and Choreographer to showcase South African talent on a global stage
Thobile Maphanga, a dance practitioner, producer, creative collaborator, and writer from Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, has been invited to represent South...
Generous Support Brings SA Teacher Home From Vietnam
Diagnosed with terminal cancer and suffering tremendous pain, time is of the essence to bring Dale Benson (39), from Cape Town, home from Vietnam.
‘Diabetic Alert Dog’ will manage 2-year-old Jenna-Mae’s insulin levels as they rise & fall
In September 2021, Jenna-Mae van der Vyver, an ‘exceptionally smart and compassionate’ 2-year-old girl from Krugersdorp, Johannesburg, was diagnosed...
Cableway Guide to summit Table Mountain 365 times in 2022 to build safe haven for children
Rudy van Dieman (26), a tour guide for Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, began 2022 with an ambitious goal: to achieve 365 summits up Table Mountain,...
TRIGGER WARNING | Single mom and two young daughters fall victim to terrifying pit bull attack
On 14 December 2021, Marizka De Villiers (26) and her two daughters Megan (5) and Chané (9 months), were brutally attacked by the neighbour’s pit...
ISFAP agrees to cover 70% of the tuition fees for 3 deserving, disadvantaged students
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP), is a South African non-profit company that assists students from less privileged backgrounds. ...
Modern Miracle | 4-year-old Kyleigh’s life-saving heart surgery declared a ‘resounding success’
Support this BackaBuddy Campaign 3-year-old, Kyleigh ‘Milana’ Kista, from Benoni South Africa was diagnosed with a Complex Congenital Heart Defect...
Devastating Car Accident claims life of mother (36), daughter (9), daughter (6) suffers severe injuries
On the evening of 21 January 2022, Christeen Syffert (36) and her two daughters, Justeen (9) and Leanie (6) were involved in a serious motor vehicle...
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