I have been participating in extreme desert running challenges for the past few years to raise awareness and funds for organisations and causes making a difference in Africa. Starting on 20 October, I’ll be competing in my eleventh international desert race - the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM). This race involves running 250km in 6... Continue Reading →
“Together as a nation, we have the obligation to put sunshine into the hearts of our little ones. They are our precious possessions. They deserve what happiness life can offer.” Former president Nelson Mandela On the afternoon of 8 February 2018, my 10-year-old son was moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Wilgeheuwel Hospital... Continue Reading →
Many South Africans are using their participation in sporting activities from running marathons to climbing mountains to raise awareness and funds for social causes and to make a difference in society. Supported by the reach and popularity of social media as well as crowdfunding platforms, these initiatives have the increased potential to influence meaningful change.... Continue Reading →
The Cows are all about FUNdraising for CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation and supporting children with cancer. They represent people with a passion for life and a desire to support initiatives that make a difference. The energy of the herd is infectious and with the motto ‘Love Living Life’, there is no stopping the stampede. The... Continue Reading →
In 1995, while in his thirties, Torsten Koehler was diagnosed with testicular cancer, ironically whilst educating young teenagers about sex education at a school where he was employed as a teacher. His journey of survival started by openly confronting his thoughts and emotions, relating the reactions of his friends, family and not least, his students,... Continue Reading →
The New loveLife Trust, also known as loveLife, was established in 1999 as a joint initiative of leading South African NGOs, private foundations, and the South African government. Its initial mandate was to reduce new HIV infections and unplanned pregnancies among young people aged 15-24 years by half within a five-year period. As the organisation... Continue Reading →
The CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation was established in 1979 by parents of children with cancer in South Africa. Childhood cancer is a life-changing, traumatic experience, and they aimed to ease the burden on parents and families facing the same journey by providing access to relevant, accurate information, as well as emotional and practical support. Globally,... Continue Reading →
Millions of young girls in South Africa, and across the African continent, miss days of school because they cannot afford sanitary products during their monthly menstrual period cycle. Some of them must resort to using old pieces of cloth or newspapers as an unhygienic substitute, which in turn could cause them to lose more days... Continue Reading →
Nal’ibali (isiXhosa for “here’s the story”) is a national reading-for-enjoyment campaign to spark children’s potential through storytelling and reading. It is built on the simple logic that a well-established culture of reading can be a real game-changer for education in South Africa. Literacy skills are a strong predictor of future academic success in all subjects... Continue Reading →
