Local Heroes

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Time to nominate 2024 Local Heroes

It time once again to celebrate community philanthropists and developers for their commitment to ploughing back without expecting anything in return.  Local changemakers ...

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Chance to join celebration of region’s Local Heroes

It could be feeding hungry children, nursing kittens back to life, or sharing joy through dance — there are people behind the scenes, fighting for ...

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Celebrating 2024's Local Heroes

Local Heroes is an inspiring programme that shines a spotlight on the extraordinary contributions of everyday individuals in our communities. This ...

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Lawyer helps those in need after answering a call ...

Beacon Bay attorney Pumla Mncwango says God called her to help her community, which she does every weekend through her soup kitchen serving residents of Parkside, Pefferville  and Parkridge. The mother of three leaves the comfort of her home ...
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Mother to all feeding the hungry with physical ...

East London’s Debbie Wood, 69, has dedicated her life to helping people in her community.  The big-hearted mother of six has also been a mother to the desperate and hungry in Vergenoeg in Buffalo Flats. Despite being a pensioner, every week she ...
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Community builders make huge difference with development programme in rural areas

Community builders Dave Martin and Réjane Woodroffe have become synonymous with the development of the Xhorha Mouth ...

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Couple’s own suffering leads to compassion for others

Having battled cancer, drug addiction and homelessness, married couple Lucille and Neil Benfield, of West Bank, were ...

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Businessman Mancotywa overcame poverty and now helps the poor

Seeing hungry children trudging long distances to school in ragged uniforms and broken shoes, crossing rivers and ...

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Foundation founder trains underprivileged children in athletics

Mdantsane-born Keith Blanket has always been passionate about athletics and giving back to the community, which led ...

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Ntombozuko Matshamba is changing the lives of children in her community

A year ago, Ntombozuko Matshamba never imagined she would be holding daily afternoon programmes in her home for 90 ...

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‘My pain fuels my passion to help others,’ says NPO founder

Moved by her own personal loss and trauma she has faced in life, Nolubabalo Mbebe founded a nonprofit organisation as ...

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NPO founder building children’s self-esteem through nurturing their talents

Unathi Luthweyi is the founder of nonprofit organisation Legacy in Arts, Modelling and Beauty Academy in Ginsberg, ...

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NPO founder educating, uplifting rural people with disabilities

Nosintu Mcimeli Kwepile, the founder of nonprofit organisation Abanebhongo Persons with Disabilities in Sihlabeni ...

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Student drives NPO to help struggling people of Mdantsane

Nosiphiwo Nompumza, 26, a psychology student who has experienced both struggle and privilege, has founded a nonprofit ...

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Ansie Randall has a passion for helping babies

Ansie Randall has always had a soft spot for children, leading her to volunteer at nonprofit organisation Breath of ...

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Sikhander Coopoo works to dismantle prejudices and stereotypes

Humxn rights activist Sikhander Coopoo, 51, from Dorchester Heights, is dedicated to establishing safe spaces for the ...

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Sister’s murder inspired Asonele Melapi to fight gender-based violence

After her sister, Nokwanda Patocka, was murdered, Asonele Melapi left her IT job to start a nonprofit organisation ...

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Influencer helps women escape from abusive situations

When Local Hero nominee Yvonne Horner, 38, from Pefferville, gets home from work, she checks on her ladies.“I’ve got ...

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NPO founder a mentor and life coach to township teenagers

Nomaxabiso Joni, 52, who understands the harsh challenges of township life, has created a safe space for ...

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Young visionary leader changing pupils’ lives through sports initiatives

Local Hero nominee Sibusiso Bokveldt, 26, co-ordinates sports programmes and donations for schoolchildren across the ...