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School friends from ’87: Attie & Cor “Everesting” Malanshoogte
Pick a hill, any hill and ride it as many times as it takes to match the elevation of Mount Everest – 8848 metres above sea level. Follow up interview after our original post: http://www.awesomesouthafricans.co.za/everesting-malanshoogte-cape-town-elevation-8848-metres/ Attie Conradie and Cor Wickler did just that on the weekend of 20 June 2015 at Malanshoogte, 30 km outside […]
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Lavina Gengiah: A Woman of Strength
This is a story of strength, re-discovery and inspiration for all of those who think they are at the end of the road and there is no more hope. Lavina was once here, depressed, widow and financially hamstrung. Her story started at the age of 15 when she was married to her husband via customary […]
Tim Plewman is Defending the Caveman: Back after 8 years
“Tim is funny, entertaining, impressive, hysterical, expressive, theatrical and has facial expressions that new emoji’s can be sculpted from. “ Defending the Caveman is a one man production where Tim Plewman uses humour to describe the differences between men and women without being sexist or degrading. WHO IS TIM PLEWMAN? Specialising in theatre, I am […]
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“Everesting” Malanshoogte, Cape Town: Elev. 8848m
“Pick a hill, any hill and ride it as many times as it takes to get to the total ascent equivalent of Mount Everest.” Attie Conradie and Cor Winckler did just that on the weekend of 20 June 2015 at Malanshoogte ( 30 km outside Cape Town) They set out at 3am on 20 June […]
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Mandy Scanlen is an Awesome South African
Living here in Westlake, Cape Town, is a friend of mine whose story I need to share as an inspiration to everyone and encouragement to her to keep on fighting. Mandy Scanlen is a fighter. Her attitude 10 years ago when I first met was one of strength. Mandy is a no nonsense woman and […]
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South African youngsters claim grand awards at ISEF 2015
Three teenagers from South Africa have claimed grand awards at the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Three teenagers from South Africa have claimed grand awards at the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). ISEF is an annual science fair where 1,700 young scientists from 75 nations showcase the innovations that saw them win […]
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The Proteas are Awesome South Africans
The ETHOS of AwesomeSouthAfricans is to promote positivity & recognise it when we see it. I am standing on my soapbox today, fully aware that I am going to evoke controversy, but I do so willingly as I am firm in my belief that our boys in Green and Yellow are Awesome South Africans. Referring […]
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Gcobisa Norman is AWESOME
Gcobisa Norman, Sanparks is an Awesome South African Gcobisa works as a tourism officer at the Cape Point Nature Reserve. My wife and I were privileged to be able to do the 2day overnight hike through the Cape Point Nature reserve this last weekend (21-22 March 2015) Because of the recent fires, the Atlantic side of […]
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The shark attack survivor who loves sharks
South African lifeguard Achmat Hassiem lost a leg in a shark attack off the coast of Cape Town. He went on to become a medal-winning Paralympian and a marine conservationist advocating the protection of endangered sharks. “I don’t know if you’ve ever seen a shark with its jaws dislocated. It’s the scariest thing you’ve ever […]
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Nothing is impossible: wheelchair-bound man
Disabled Manenberg resident Ricardo Simmers is confined to a wheelchair, but does not allow this to stop him from operating a motorised dirt compactor or swinging a pick axe. He is helping his co-workers with upgrading pavements and erecting fences around flats in the suburb. Simmers, 31, was left disabled 15 years ago after he […]
Jurie Botha views: 1271
Jurie Botha is an endurance athlete and adventurer. With his next expedition, Cycling South Against Rape, he will attempt to become the first South African to cycle the length of the equator(40,030km), solo and unsupported, within 20 months. This ultra endurance expedition will start in May 2017 when he departs from Lima, Peru on his […]
Stuart Connacher talks about Chris Bertish views: 546
Awesome South Africans spoke to Stuart Connacher this morning, hours before Chris Bertish’s eminent arrival in Antigua. #theSUPcrossing Stuart shares his experiences after rowing the Atlantic three times and his communications with Chris during his Talisker Transatlantic crossing earlier this year with Facing It. This incredible chat with Stuart gives us first hand insight […]
3-2-1: Six South Africans on the Atlantic views: 1699
It seems to be the season for ocean crossings by South Africans. In September this year, Riaan Manser and his wife Vasti completed their second crossing by row boat celebrating their honeymoon by rowing to Hawaii. But let’s fast forward to the present: THREE – 3 Stuart Connacher, Charl Gale and Wayne Johnson have entered […]
Annual Charity Hat Walk with Paul Steyn views: 799
Saturday the 26th, Paul Steyn will walking in the 5km Annual Charity Hat Walk hosted by Balwin Properties and we invite you, resident of Helderberg and further afield to come join in the fun at Paardevlei. AwesomeSouthAfricans and www.SoundsAwesome.co.za will be there supporting Paul and providing the Public Address and Music in our mobile sound […]
