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A Force for Life: Join The Wildlife Heroes

If fitness routines and the African bush are your jam, the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is hiring wildlife heroes! The Anti-Poaching Unit prioritizes those who're strong-willed and disciplined. Show them your "Rocky" moment with a 10 km run in under an hour, 35 push-ups, 50 sit-ups and 7 pull-ups. Just don't forget your police clearance....

A vibrant square painting celebrating the LGTB community. Geometric shapes in shades of electric blue dance across a colorful background, symbolizing diversity and acceptance. A tall, proud man strides into the image, representing a journey towards embracing one's true self.

Embracing Diversity: Out Of The LGBT+ Closet

I remember the awkward moment when I came out to my mom during another potential introduction to another female friend. Mustering up courage, I blurted out, “Mom, I'm gay.” Her response? “Well, that's certainly a unique choice.” I could practically hear the crickets chirping in the background, briefly. Growing up closeted, embracing diversity was a challenge. I felt isolated and...

Vacancy | Library Intern Swellendam

Get paid to sort, scan, deliver, and possibly dodge falling books as an EPWP Intern at Swellendam Library Service. Must sport Grade 12 education, youth (18-35 years), computer skills, and excellent verbal/written chatter. Offers are open only for the Swellendam crowd. Apply before 15 March 2023. Go, go, go! ...

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Find Your New Best Friend! Adopt at Paws-R-Us (Johannesburg)

Johannesburg's finest part-time superhero team, Paws-R-Us, dabbles in philanthropy alongside regular jobs and weekend markets. Their noble quest? Giving tail-wagging fitness and smiles to over 200 rescue dogs while seeking forever homes for their pawed protégés. Plus, they sell thoughtful knick-knacks, like lost marbles and crisis-enduring strings. Join the Dog Walker Volunteer Programme or drop a shiny bone (donation) to...

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Beyond Pioneering: The Complexity of the Voortrekker Monument

The Voortrekker Monument, a skyscraping spectacle outside Pretoria, gives the Great Pyramids a run for their money. It's got the world's largest marble frieze and a tapestry with three million stitches - that's three million reasons to visit. Built to honor South Africa's own "Indiana Jones" types, it's more than just pretty, it encapsulates a grand saga of adventurism and self-determination. View...

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Heritage | The Magic of Flea Markets

Jump into the swirling cyclone of flea markets, where goods aren't just goods, they're beings with biographies! Delve into these melting pots of history, culinary surprises and occasional nonsense. From Parisian roots to American soil, these markets are vintage vaults of treasures and stories. Unearth forgotten trinkets, become eco-friendly, decorate your house or start your stall. Dive in, it's a Flea-tastic...

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