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Researchers Test Use of Nuclear Technology to Curb Rhino Poaching in South Africa

In South Africa, biologists and scientists have developed a novel way of disincentivizing poaching that will allow rhinos to keep hold of their horns. Previously...

The First of 2,000 Privately Owned White Rhinos Get New Home – Rewilded by South African Conservancy

An ambitious plan to rewild 2,000 southern white rhino into secure protected areas in Africa over the next 10 years has officially begun, with...

World’s Tallest ‘Hempcrete’ Building in South Africa Captures More Carbon than it Emits

With breathtaking views over Table Mountain, the world's tallest building made of industrial hemp is set to open in Cape Town this June. At 12...

Rhino Poaching Plummets 53% During Lockdowns, Extending 5-Years of Success in South Africa

The news from South Africa that rhino poaching plummeted 53% this year continues a positive 5-year trend of fewer deaths and more convictions and arrests.rhi

Two South African Women Take On Mission to Tackle Plastic Along One of Worst Rivers For Ocean-Bound Pollution

Two South African women and their Sunshine Cleaning volunteer group are cleaning up river banks in Blue Downs near Cape Town, to keep plastic out of oceans.

These Specially-Trained Dogs Have Saved 45 Rhinos From Poachers in South Africa—And Counting

Not only have the canines succeeded in saving dozens of rhinos at Kruger National Park, they have also helped to catch 145 poachers and confiscate 53 guns.

South African Child ‘Virtually Cured’ of HIV After 1 Year of Treatment

An astonishing new breakthrough in curing HIV may have just surfaced in the form of a 9-year-old South African child. Currently, the only methods with...

More Teens Taking Gap Year For ‘Voluntourism’ in South Africa–Here’s How

‘Voluntourism’ is a becoming a more common practice among college and high school students, as well as backpackers, looking for a more local travel...

300 South African Firefighters Arrive in Canada Singing, Before Joining Wildfire Teams (WATCH)

Nearly 300 South African firefighters landed at the airport in Canada to inspire hope for a nation fighting against a massive wildfire, not only...

Ordinary People in Convoy of Trucks Quench Thirst in South African Drought

Ordinary people have responded in an extraordinary way to the worst drought in decades ravaging much of South Africa. Since launching Operation Hydrate in January,...

Our Inspiring Story of Hope Amidst an Orphan Crisis in South Africa

I would really love to share our good news story with you. We are a large family living in Cape Town, South Africa. My husband...

Imagine Scholar Cultivates Youth Leaders in South Africa

In Nkomazi South Africa, Imagine Scholar is changing a community, one student at a time. The after school program pushes students to reach their potential,...
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Charlize Theron Crusades Against AIDS in South African Homeland

Academy Award-winning actress Charlize Theron has a starring role in her homeland of South Africa -- helping prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS. Despite...
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“The Up” Cheers Patients in South Africa

They say that laughter is the best medicine. The Up, an organization that brings joy to humanity is proving this to be true. Nikki...
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First Black South African Billionaire Donates Fortune to Poor

South Africa's first black billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, on Wednesday said he has signed up for the Giving Pledge, becoming the first African to join...
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Rare South African Snowfall Fulfils Couple’s White Wedding Dream

A South African couple married this week after a bout of unusually cold weather allowed them to fulfill a light-hearted promise to tie the...
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Oprah Celebrates First Graduating Class of South African Girls Academy

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, which opened in January 2007 in South Africa to provide educational and leadership opportunities for gifted girls...
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35 International Chefs Jet to South Africa for Food Tour to Support Needy Children

Pans sizzling, steam rising and the tantalizing smells of foreign delicacies will delight the public during food demonstrations and gala dinners provided by 250...
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From South Africa to Canada’s National Ballet School: A young boy’s great big leap

A year ago, he was living in an impoverished township in rural South Africa. Now, the 12-year-old is living his dream with Canada’s National...
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South Africa, 2010 – The Year it Became Fashionable to Do Good

It wasn't only government who made the South African World Cup a success. It was the 15,000 citizens who volunteered -- South Africans who...