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Local Mom’s Courageous Struggle: Niki Gardner’s Fight Against 3c Her2-Positive Breast Cancer
Cape Town - In October 2021, Niki Gardner a 36-year-old mother’s world took an unexpected turn when she discovered a lump in her breast while breastfeeding her son. It was then that her once beautiful life was turned on its axis as doctors diagnosed her with stage 3c...
Port Edward Resident (57) Grapples with Lengthy Recovery After Harrowing Dog Attack
On September 4th, 2023, Anita Els, a resilient 57-year-old resident of Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal, endured a distressing attack by a pack of five border collie dogs. Recognizing the life-altering trauma Anita has experienced, the community has come together to launch...
12-year-old Eco-Champion Romario Launches Festive Fundraiser to Save Marion Island’s Precious Seabirds
Romario Valentine, a 12-year-old environmental enthusiast and 2022 BirdLife SA Owlet laureate from Umhlanga, Durban, is making waves with his extraordinary dedication to protecting the planet. The young ornithophile has not only secured the title of the youngest...
Stellenbosch’s Little Givers Launches Urgent Appeal to Bridge Funding Gap for Underprivileged Children
In the heart of Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, The Little Givers Creche and Kindergarten is making an indelible impact on the lives of 21 underprivileged children, providing hope in the face of poverty and overcrowded living conditions. Image above: Captivated young...
Miracle in Motion: Kempton Park Teen Learned to Walk Again After Life-Threatening Brain Condition
At just 17 years old, Kylie Rossouw from Kempton Park, Johannesburg, faced a formidable challenge that tested her strength and determination. Diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation (AVM) at the age of 15, a complex and life-threatening condition affecting the blood...
14-year-old Ben Fights an Unrelenting Adversary: Cystic Fibrosis
In the serene town of Ranzadale, Wellington, resides the Klopper family - a trio comprising 48-year-old dad, Bennie, 44-year-old mum, Nicolene, and their remarkable 14-year-old son, Ben. Life in the Klopper household may seem ordinary from the outside, but for this...
South African Celebrities Join #StepItUp Dance Challenge to Raise 1 Million Rand for Children Born with Clubfoot
CAPE TOWN - SOUTH AFRICA - A host of South African celebs have taken up the challenge to #StepItUp for children born with clubfoot. Kicking off Disability Awareness Month, which runs from 3 November to 3 December, Britain’s Got Talent finalist Musa Motha has...
Cape Town’s Compassionate Crusader: Teenager Trinity Van Beeck’s Mission to Aid the Homeless
In a world often defined by chaos and uncertainty, Trinity Van Beeck, a 16-year-old teenager from Brackenfell, carries a heart brimming with empathy and a burning desire to make a difference. Trinity, a dedicated student at Curro Durbanville High School, currently in...
Santa’s Shoebox Project Unwraps Holiday Magic with Virtual Santa Shoeboxes
In 2006, the Santa Shoebox Project began with a modest 180 shoeboxes in Cape Town, South Africa. Over the past 17 years, it has blossomed into an annual tradition of generosity and kindness, amassing an astonishing 1,152,587 shoebox donations. This heartwarming...
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