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A South Bend community garden is transforming Earth Day into a hands-on celebration where neighbors can learn, volunteer, and connect. Unity Gardens opens its doors April 18 with workshops, service projects, and free food.
Unity Gardens brought together 40 volunteers for an early Earth Day celebration filled with workshops, nature walks, and community connection. The South Bend event highlighted how people are building healthier ecosystems while growing fresh food together.
Unity Gardens in South Bend is bringing volunteers together for a St. Patrick's Day planting tradition and Earth Day workshops. Two spring celebrations will connect the community through gardening and environmental education.
Seventy community members spent Saturday transforming a South Bend neighborhood, collecting 210 bags of trash along Portage Avenue. The third annual cleanup shows how community pride can spark real change in neglected spaces.
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South Africa is building a pistachio industry in the arid Karoo that could capture 8% of the global market within a decade. A new financing model that bends to how trees actually grow is making it possible.
South Korea successfully launched its next-generation Earth observation satellite aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, advancing the nation's ability to manage disasters and protect its citizens. The achievement marks a major step forward in South Korea's growing space technology sector.
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South African Airways just became Africa's first major airline to let passengers pay for flights with Bitcoin, completing transactions in seconds. The move puts South Africa at the forefront of real-world cryptocurrency adoption.
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South Africa is meeting its promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and a new €200-million loan from Germany will help the country speed up its shift from coal to solar and wind power. This funding is part of a global partnership helping South Africa prove that climate progress is possible.
South Africa is partnering with global health organizations to manufacture a revolutionary twice-yearly HIV injection that could help end the pandemic. The move could bring lifesaving medication to 8 million South Africans living with HIV and millions more across the continent.
South Korea is transferring its advanced KF-21 fighter jet prototype to Indonesia, turning a decade-long partnership dispute into a $1.5 billion breakthrough. This marks South Korea's first major combat aircraft export and reshapes defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
A powerful South African telescope is revealing a hidden universe between galaxies, discovering 60 cosmic structures never seen before. The breakthrough puts South Africa at the forefront of mapping how the universe actually works.
South Africa is strengthening its global reputation through an ambitious 10-year science and innovation strategy focused on international partnerships and solving real-world problems. From vaccine manufacturing to climate research, the nation is positioning itself as a reliable partner bridging the Global North and South.
The South African National Defence Force is saving lives across two countries after devastating floods hit southern Africa. Their rescue helicopters are pulling stranded families to safety in both South Africa and Mozambique.
Despite years of political tension, hundreds of South Koreans cheered through pouring rain as a North Korean women's football team defeated a local squad 2-1 on Wednesday. The match marks the first time North Korean athletes have competed in South Korea since 2018.
Two Mexican journalists held in South Africa for nearly three months are finally coming home after a judge dismissed all charges against them. Meanwhile, South Africa's national soccer team overcame visa delays to arrive in Mexico for World Cup preparation.
A new partnership is making it easier and faster for small businesses, fintechs, and retailers across South Africa to offer their customers modern banking services. Paymentology and Bank Zero are combining global payment technology with local expertise to help more South Africans access financial tools built for the digital age.
High school senior Liz Boschee launched a javelin 147 feet to break South Dakota's all-time record and win her championship by 18 feet. Her historic throw capped a remarkable day that saw 13 state records fall at the South Dakota Track and Field Championships.
South Africa just secured €300 million from France to help its massive freight network go green, the latest in a wave of European climate support. After the US pulled back its funding, European nations are stepping up to help South Africa meet its climate goals while growing its economy. #
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Bafana Bafana earned a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia at the 2026 World Cup, keeping their historic knockout stage hopes firmly in their own hands. One win against South Korea on June 25 sends South Africa through to the round of 32 for the first time ever.
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Starting June 5, half a million South Africans will have access to a breakthrough injection that prevents HIV for six months with nearly 100% effectiveness. This twice-yearly shot could finally turn the tide on a virus that still claims over 50,000 lives annually in the country.
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