# Maurice And Maralyn: An Extraordinary True Story Of Shipwreck, Survival And Love, has been named book of the year at the annual Nero Book Awards. The book, written by journalist Sophie Elmhirst, retells the true story of a couple who were shipwrecked in the 1970s in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and lived […]
# Die Wes-Kaapse Bloeddiens het sy eerste liefdadigheidsinisiatief, The Extra Drop, van stapel gestuur om bloedskenkings ‘n hupstoot te gee en skenkers se welwillendheid uit te brei wat plaaslike welsynsorganisasies in die provinsie direk bevoordeel. Elke twee maande sal ‘n ander welsynsorganisasie voordeel trek. Eerste aan die beurt is The League of Friends of the […]
# Nelson Mandela University’s George Campus staff and students recently supported the I Choose 2 B Active campaign, an initiative promoting physical well-being within the local community. Volunteers from the institution played a key role in facilitating various physical activities throughout the day, with learners from various schools taking part. George Campus Sports Manager, Siphesihle […]
# The Western Cape Blood Service has launched its first-ever charity initiative, The Extra Drop, aimed at enhancing blood donation efforts and extending donors’ goodwill, directly benefiting local charities in the province. Every two months, a new charity benefits, starting with The League of Friends of the Blind, an organisation committed to empowering individuals with visual […]
# March is one of the biggest months for events in Cape Town, with a combined attendance of around 270-thousand people. The metro’s Events Permit Office will monitor 109 events taking place this month. These include the Cape Town Cycle Tour, Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, Cape Town Carnival, and the Cape Town Surf Pro. Mayoral committee […]
# Fietsryers word genooi om hierdie naweek deel te neem aan die 47ste Kaapstadse fietstoer. Hulle is gevra om die Suid-Afrikaanse vlag te laat wapper ter ondersteuning van liefdadigheidsorganisasies soos KANSA, die Tygerberg Hospitaal Kindertrust en die Sozo Foundation. Hisense SA sal die nuutste wasmasjiene aan hierdie liefdadigheidsorganisasies skenk vir elke 109 vlae wat oor […]
# Cyclists are invited to participate in the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour this weekend. They are called to raise South African flags in support of charities like CANSA, Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Trust, and Sozo Foundation. For every 109 flags that cross the finish line, Hisense SA will donate state-of-the-art washing machines to these charities. […]
# St John Eye Care bied tot Junie landwyd gratis oogtoetse by sy sentrums aan om kwesbare gemeenskappe te ondersteun. Die sentrums bied bekostigbare oogsorg- en noodhulp-opleiding. Hierdie projek vorm deel van die organisasie se voortdurende gemeenskaps-uitreikpogings, insluitend ‘n vennootskap met Woza Moya om Durbanse ambagslui met sigprobleme te help. Die organisasie het beklemtoon indien […]
# St John Eye Care is offering free eye tests at its centres nationwide until June to support vulnerable communities. The centres provide affordable eye care and first aid training. This initiative is part of the organisation’s ongoing community outreach efforts, including partnering with Woza Moya to help crafters struggling with vision problems in Durban. […]
