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Jedi The Search and Rescue K9’s Partnership with LIFT
K9SARA-SA teams up with LIFT to revolutionize search and rescue operations in SouthAfrica.Jedi, a remarkable working dog
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Inspiring Art Projects Redefining Boundaries and Igniting Social Change
Discover three inspiring art projects in Cape Town, South Africa, that redefine boundaries and ignite social change.
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Swimming Is a Life Skill That Every South African Should Have
Swimming is a life skill and learning to swim at an early age will reduce drowning incidences, especially among children. In many underprivileged communities…
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Cape Town
Catching the wave
By using surf therapy to promote mental health for children in under-resourced communities, Waves for Change is making a difference in the coolest way…
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Shining light on local heroes
Words: Carla Louise GaileyThe Litterboom Project and their efforts to keep our water sources plastic free.We sat down with the CEO and Founder of…
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MAKING WAVES
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ The ocean has always been a huge part of Wilfred Chivell’s life. From discovering the Nicobar shipwreck in 1987 and competing in gruelling…
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Neighbourhood Gem
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@WORDS: Richard GriffinIn the suburb of Westdene, Richard Griffin has created a delicious home away from home in his restaurant Emzini while working together…
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Building Momentum
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@Living a meaningful life means making a unique difference to our world – and that’s why, through the Lesedi Awards, Momentum Metropolitan is showcasing…
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A FASHION ICON TEACHES THE NEXT GENERATION
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ Sonwabile Ndamase, the fashion designer who created global waves with his Madiba shirts, has partnered with SAFDA (South African Fashion Design Agency) and…
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DURBAN DESIGN DUO BRING HOME A WIN
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ Nikhil Tricam and Nindya Bucktowar have been named the winners of the Nando’s Hot Young Designer Talent Search for 2022. After an intensive…
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