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How to create a crowdfunding campaign in South Africa
Through emotive storytelling, imagery and video content, campaign creators are able to present their cause to the public to reach their specified fundraising target.
Cheetah conservation centre crowdfunds for support
The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre currently has over 80 Cheetah’s in their care who constantly need vaccinations and health checks.
Campaign launched to redress the imbalance of female voices in South African media.
Kathy Magrobi, founder and director of the non-profit, said that the public support shows the importance of promoting women’s voices in the media.
Without financial support for University, South Africans turn to online crowdfunding
Xolisa’s dreams were set in motion in 2019 after almost R200 000 was raised to fund his grade 11 and matric year at private school.
‘Ginger with a GoPRO’, crowdfunds over R600 000 to feed hungry communities during lockdown.
“With no cars on the road, it pained me to see people digging in trash cans looking for food”.
Crowdfunding campaign launched to feed vulnerable families in Pietermaritzburg affected by Covid19.
With the implementation of the national lockdown to flatten the curve of the COVID19 pandemic, many families were been left destitute without the means to earn an income and provide for their families. Focusing on Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas, Porky’s...
Homeless Caddie qualifies for professional golf tour
Up until a year ago, Llewellyn Barnes (59) was a homeless man, living on the streets of Pretoria. Last March, against all odds, he participated amongst professional players in the Senior Tour, a major golf tournament. A difficult childhood At an early age, Llewellyn...
Over R1.24 Million crowdfunded for Aaron (3), the boy who can’t eat.
Aaron Lipschitz (3) from Cape Town, is the first South African to be diagnosed with Interleukin-12 Receptor Defect.
SA Medical Doctor crowdfunds over R1 Million for new Chemo Drug.
Paediatrician Registrar and mother of 2, Kerryn Neilson (32), from Midrand, Johannesburg has crowdfunded over 1 million rand towards a new chemotheraphy drug to save her life.
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