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Community saves the life of a beautiful 5-year-old, Naledi, through donations for urgent heart surgery.
After Naledi’s first check-up since her heart surgery, it is with great joy to hear that she is recovering well and her doctor will only need to see her again in a year.
Howick business owner is still trying to recover from devastating looting
Due to the recent unrest around South Africa, local business, Badges & Signs in Howick- KZN, has been in the process of cleaning up and rebuilding its business with the assistance of its dedicated staff.
#TheBucketStopsWithMe initiative aims to eradicate bucket toilets in schools across South Africa
An attempt to eradicate barriers that stand between students and them achieving their educational goals we have chosen to direct our efforts to infrastructural development.
‘Top surgery’ is the next step on the journey to self-affirmation for Trans Youtuber.
YouTuber and Trans Rights Activist, Zoey Black (33) from Kuils River, Cape Town, is taking the next step on her journey to self-affirmation by undergoing ’Top Surgery’. — in Kuils River.
‘SA Women Fight Back’ to restore dignity to sexual assault survivors through vital care packs
SA Women Fight Back is a community of united women who network to bring about legislative change and support for all women and children in South Africa.
Cape Town Teacher fights to save her voice, her laugh, her life.
Diagnosed with Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis, Lara Van Lelyveld (37), has suffered severely under a relatively rare but life-threatening illness since last November.
Community steps in to help Holly (3) find her voice.
Kim Jones (43) from Table View, Cape Town is on a mission to help her 3-year-old, ‘beautiful and lively niece’, Holly Bright, find her voice.
43 days after her tragic accident, Pietermaritzburg cyclist, Ingrid Flint (57), has sadly passed away.
Ingrid Flint (57), a cyclist from Ashburton, Pietermaritzburg who was involved in a horrific, near-fatal car accident has passed away.
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