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Gerda Potgieter
May 8, 20242 min read
Elsa Bosman is proof that age is just a number
Elsa Bosman received a doctorate degree in education at the age of 77. At the time, she held a position at the Cedar International...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
May 7, 20242 min read
I grew up with boys, soccer was my first love
It is very interesting to see people getting involved in different sports varieties and bring back to the community. Rise Africans...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Apr 15, 20242 min read
I had to drop out from University due to lack of finance
Rise Africans Newspaper had so much fun with “Best Reader Award” winner of the month of March 2024! Rendani Edwell Ndlovu (38) is one...
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Gerda Potgieter
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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...
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Gerda Potgieter
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Mar 26, 20242 min read
“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...
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Gerda Potgieter
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Mar 7, 20242 min read
Aspiring artists must respect their work – Mack De Artist
Our Rising Star no: 212 this week is young and humble guy who is passion about his work. A guy who will never give until his work reaches...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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...
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Gerda Potgieter
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Feb 7, 20243 min read
Our world needs young leaders like Percy!
Congratulations again and again to our “Community Builder” of the month of January 2024. This young man has been selected by a lot of...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Jan 24, 20242 min read
“Laughing is the best medicine – Thipa de comedian”
Our Rising Star no: 210 today is a talented comedian representing Tzaneen, Lephephane, Limpopo Province in South Africa. Rise Africans...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Dec 8, 20231 min read
PDARD Summit 2023
Our Community Builder Lydia Nemafhohoni shared a nice pics with us regarding PDARD Summit which took place at Bolivia Lodge in Polokwane,...
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Gerda Potgieter
Dec 4, 20232 min read
KwaSizabantu 49th Youth Conference welcomes all young people!
The popular KwaSizabantu Youth Conference where young people can learn, grow and have uplifting experiences is scheduled to unfold from 7...
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Gerda Potgieter
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Msizi Ndlela gives us a story of inspiration
We love sharing inspiring stories of people who turned their lives around for good with our readers. To inspire and uplift you, we took...
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Phuti Ramaphakela
Nov 10, 20232 min read
“Surround yourself with positive minded people…”
Rise Africans Newspaper is here to ensure that an African child gets recognised for his/her wonderful work. Our Community Builder award...
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Gerda Potgieter
Nov 9, 20233 min read
Raffiq Ismail has turned his life around for the better
Raffiq Ismail said that he turned his life around with the help of the KwaSizabantu Mission in KwaZulu-Natal. He shared his experience...
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Gerda Potgieter
Nov 3, 20233 min read
Cedar International Academy honours the achievements of diverse graduates
Completing your studies is a really special achievement. It is the culmination of all the time, energy, and hard work a student has put...
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