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Paying it forward…
The paying it forward principle, also known as ‘repay-in-kind,’ is closely linked to the principle of gratitude. It refers to being kind...
Gerda Potgieter
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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Behind the scenes at the KwaSizabantu youth conference
My journey to the 50th anniversary of KwaSizabantu Mission’s youth conferences in KwaZulu Natal was a profound experience. Arriving at...
Gerda Potgieter
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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“Growing up, I faced profound challenges like depression and fear…”
Slasenger Dingole Mokone, (23) is an author and entrepreneur from Turfloop, Mankweng Unit A, Limpopo Province in South Africa....
Phuti Ramaphakela
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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“It is hard to make music without funds - talented Gospel Artist, Tumelo B”
Another Mankweng township pride! Tumelo Mantsi Jocomina Bopape is a Gospel Artist from Unit F, Mankweng, Polokwane, Limpopo Province in...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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Osewine izindondo eziningi u mum Patricia Mgqadi owaziwa ngelika Pat Nkonyeni wase Nyaka eBizana
1st Annual IMA AWARDS 2024. Osewine izindondo eziningi u mum Pat Nkonyeni wase Nyaka eBizana usephinde waqopha umlando ngokuwina indondo...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Jul 4, 20241 min read
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“I lost my job, got injured and was left with disability - Miss South Africa disability 2024 finalist”
We are always grateful to see Africans making change to their lives despite hard circumstances. Mathilda Mamatseane (35) was born and...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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Join the KwaSizabantu Mission to celebrate 50 years of youth conferences
The KwaSizabantu Mission will host a Thanksgiving event on Sunday, 23 June 2024 at its mission station in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal. This...
Gerda Potgieter
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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A win-win relationship – Radio Khwezi and aQuellé
Working together with like-minded people makes a difference and has a bigger impact. As far back as 1995, Radio Khwezi has been working...
Gerda Potgieter
May 31, 20242 min read
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The story of one woman’s joy who can see again after surgery!
The Doctors for Life International (DFL) volunteer teams’ work is profound, especially during their Aid to Africa outreaches. They save...
Gerda Potgieter
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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Giving vulnerable people back their sight, one at a time
Johan Claassen is the project manager of the Aid to Africa project. He regularly shares inspiring stories from their outreaches to remote...
Gerda Potgieter
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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People living with disability are still facing a challenge of being not taken serious
A fact is that lots of talents are found in people living with disabilities. We once interviewed a talented young guy named, Kamogelo...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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The big issue in a soccer industry is lack of discipline!
We are back with another inspiration story by Africans, we urge all Risers to read and be inspired. Lydia Nemafhohoni is no stranger to...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Apr 4, 20242 min read
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Restoring old tractors for the next generation
Kobus Groenewald from Stilbaai in the Garden Route, collects tractors and other things from previous periods and restores them to their...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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“I've always felt like I wasn't given enough space to be vulnerable”
There are some Risers we wish we can really meet them personally and have much fun since we do most of our interviews via Whatsapp. Buhle...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Mar 26, 20242 min read
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Helping the community with bee farming by working with them
This is the third and last article about our March community builder, Dietmar Joosten. The previous articles are still available on our...
Gerda Potgieter
Mar 22, 20242 min read
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Emseni is farming with grace and sharing it with communities
This is the second article about the work of our March community builder, Dietmar Joosten. Read also our previous article about the...
Gerda Potgieter
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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Dietmar Joosten, securing food production by teaching young children to grow vegetables
Dietmar Joosten is the hands-on farm manager of Emseni Farming. He and his team are constantly busy with projects that benefit the...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Lidia Dube: A woman of resilience
Lidia Dube is a community builder par excellence and an excellent example of a woman of resilience, patience, and perseverance. When...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Qhawe is a caregiver – one of the best!
Qhawe Maphumulo was once a drug addict but is now a caregiver, one of the best in the field! His journey to the restoration and the...
Gerda Potgieter
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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“Bogolofadi gase sebe (Disability is not a sin)”
Rising Star ya rena ya bo (119) ke naletšana ya go tšwa ka mo Ga Masemola, Wonderboom, yena o tumile kudu ka leina la sefaleng la...
Phuti Ramaphakela
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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