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Cricket Coach Turns Campfire Into 3 Championship Wins
SportsFeb 25

Cricket Coach Turns Campfire Into 3 Championship Wins

A South African cricket coach built the league's most successful team using a simple campfire ritual and lessons about patience. His leadership wisdom is now inspiring business leaders across the Eastern Cape.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Garage Charity Shop Now Funds 5 Causes in Kenton-on-Sea
Acts of KindnessFeb 2

Garage Charity Shop Now Funds 5 Causes in Kenton-on-Sea

A South African woman turned pandemic donations in her garage into a thriving charity shop that's been supporting five local causes for six years. Nearly 30 volunteers keep the store running, transforming pre-loved items into monthly donations for feeding schemes, child welfare, and animal care.

Google: charity donation2 min read
SA20: Sunrisers Win Third Title in Epic Comeback
SportsJan 26

SA20: Sunrisers Win Third Title in Epic Comeback

Down to 48 for four and needing 111 runs, Sunrisers Eastern Cape staged an impossible comeback to claim their third SA20 cricket title in four years. Captain Tristan Stubbs and Matthew Breetzke rescued the match with an unbeaten 114-run partnership that had fans at Cape Town's Newlands on their feet.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Reach 4th Straight SA20 Final
SportsJan 25

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Reach 4th Straight SA20 Final

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape cricket team has made history by reaching their fourth consecutive SA20 championship final. Their dominant seven-wicket victory over Paarl Royals sets up a Sunday showdown for their third potential title.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
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Acts of KindnessJan 21

Farmer's Social Media Plea Brings R1M+ in Relief to SA

When wildfires devastated farms in South Africa's Eastern Cape, one farmer's social media post sparked a nationwide response that delivered over R1 million worth of animal feed in just two weeks. More than 150 farming families are now rebuilding thanks to volunteers across the country.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Farmer's Social Media Plea Brings R1M in Drought Relief
Acts of KindnessJan 20

Farmer's Social Media Plea Brings R1M in Drought Relief

When drought and wildfire devastated Eastern Cape farms, one man's Facebook post sparked a nationwide rescue mission. Within two weeks, more than 150 farmers received over R1 million worth of donated feed from strangers across South Africa.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Chase Third SA20 Title in 4 Years
SportsJan 20

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Chase Third SA20 Title in 4 Years

South Africa's most dominant cricket team is one win away from a historic third championship despite playing all playoff matches away from their roaring home crowd. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape lost only three games this season and earned four bonus point victories on their march to Saturday's final.

Daily Maverick2 min read
South Africa Villages Get Water After 17-Year Wait
SolutionsJan 19

South Africa Villages Get Water After 17-Year Wait

Six villages in South Africa's Eastern Cape are finally getting running water after 17 years of collecting it from rivers shared with livestock. The Ludiwane Water Treatment Works is now connected and ready to restore this basic necessity to hundreds of families.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read