Events

International Gynaecological Health Day: One doctor’s quest into researching Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives

Supported by the Discovery Foundation, Dr Marcel Loubser is determined to reduce unwanted pregnancies and improve maternal and neonatal mortality rates in his district During his travels in South America, after finishing high school and taking a four-year hiatus to explore the world, Dr Marcel Loubser, specialising in family medicine, encountered volunteer doctors whose dedication […]

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The Ocean starts here Hunt

By Captain Fanplastic Captain Fanplastic is turning this September into #TheOceanStartsHere Month by going to the source of pollution, communities around rivers that lead to the ocean. We are challenging organizations, schools and the public to take part in an environmental campaign that raises awareness on the relationship between human activity and our blue natural heritage. No

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Southern Suburb schools keep wheels moving with 24-hour NGO fundraiser

The DHL Stormers joined the 24-hour VUSA Cycle Challenge, adding excitement and raising funds for the VUSA Rugby & Learning Academy. With over 800 participants pedaling non-stop, the event has raised over R1 million. More than 800 learners, parents and school teachers pedalled for 24 hours to raise R1 million for the VUSA Rugby &

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Sports against Drugs, Substance Abuse, and Gender-Based Violence – By Thabo Motlhabi

By Thabo Motlhabi If you can’t quit for a day, you can’t stop for a lifetime. One of the hardest things was learning that I was worth recovery. Sukuma Lutsha Development Centre Organization based at Sebokeng, recently organized an awareness campaign about Sports against drugs, substance abuse, and Gender Based Violence with different stakeholders. The

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The School Shoe Crisis: How Corporates are Walking The Talk – By Tshidiso Masopha

By Tshidiso Masopha Image above: Learners at Ekukhanyisweni Primary School in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, try on their new school shoes donated by Albany. Over 7 million school children have never owned a pair of school shoes in their lives. It’s a harrowing fact that we have a school shoe crisis in our country. Millions

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International Day of Charity: How to choose a reputable non-profit organisation

International Day of Charity is celebrated worldwide on 5 September every year, to encourage individuals, companies and organisations  to support those in need. However, the impact of your generosity is profoundly influenced by the organisation you choose to support. Inyathelo, a leading advocate for non-profit sustainability, highlights the importance of selecting a well-governed, reputable non-profit

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Simon Valoi convicted and sentenced to 27 years in prison: A major blow to rhino horn trafficking in Mozambique and South Africa

Photo: Twitter / @julianrademeyer The Hague, the Netherlands, 22 August 2024 – In a significant victory against rhino horn trafficking, Simon Valoi, also known as “Navara”, and Paulo Zucula, two notorious figures in the illegal rhino horn trade, have been convicted and sentenced respectively to 27 and 24 years in prison in Mozambique. This decisive action,

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