Victor Uwah,student from the University of Free State became a local hero upon establishing Falkon after he realized that external companies were transporting students but...
Six art projects and their respective artists have been selected as finalists for the inaugural Social Impact Arts Prize. The selection was made after an...
A Ukrainian airliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran on Wednesday morning, killing all 176 passengers and crew members on board. In a statement, UN...
Commercial vehicle drivers in Ghana have appealed to President Nana Akufo-Addo to address rising fuel prices in the country immediately. Aggrieved members of the Regional...
The Commonwealth Observer Group has commended the people of Sri Lanka on a largely peaceful, credible and orderly election, but expressed concern that some groups...
The festive season is almost upon us and individuals are getting ready to travel. The Department of Home Affairs alongside the Southern African Tourism Services...
South Africa has joined the revolution of using technology-driven apps such as Uber & Taxify to get around. “Meter Taxis are too expensive in comparison...
An intrepid team of fundraisers including well-known author Dana Snyman, set off on one of South Africa’s toughest hikes – the Tankwa Camino Enduro Walk. Their aim, besides finishing, is to raise money for the Jannie Roux Child & Youth Care Centre in Barkly West, run by Caritas Community Focus. The 10-day trek follows South Africa’s longest gravel road from Calvinia to Ceres, crossing the stark Tankwa Karoo. Participants will sleep overnight in tents and walk an average of around 27 kilometres each day, braving sun, wind, cold, blisters, sore feet, and exhaustion. Thirteen staff members and friends of the Jannie Roux Centre will be making the 256.6km trek, joined by Dana Snyman, who has pledged his support to the project from the outset. Also joining the team is Zeva the dog, who will be helping to keep morale high as well as raising some money herself. The team from the Jannie Roux Centre decided to raise funds when staff realised that its maintenance costs couldn’t be met without help. The centre provides permanent housing and professional care for 85 children between the ages of six and 18 but is currently in serious need of renovations. Costs are estimated at R250,000 to repair the roof, replace...
The Indy Hunger Network charity created their Food Drop program which connects truck drivers with nearby food banks that can put the products to good...