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Friday, 04 November 2022 12:27
From Bonteheuwel to the UN - Khadija Mayman Receives UN Award on Behalf of Forest Whitaker
Written by Ryan Swano
Khadija Mayman, a young lady from Bonteheuwel representing the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative, has on behalf of Forest Whitaker received the 2022 *SDG Vanguard Award at the annual United…
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Saturday, 11 December 2021 15:33
Cape Flats Teen Foregoes Matric Ball to Serve Community & Honour Her Hero
Written by Ryan Swano
For anyone finishing high school, attending their Matric Ball aka Senior Prom is a highlight that caps a 13 year long school career from Grade R to Grade 12 and…
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Friday, 06 August 2021 11:26
Kô Wôt Deel Vannie Eeste Kaaps Dictionary - The First Trilingual Dictionary of Kaaps
Written by Ryan Swano
Omtesê, somma 'n helese Drietalige Dictionary van Kaaps, en djy van alle mense kan oek deel wies ha'van.*Of dit nou 'n storieskrywer of digter is, 'n rapper of sanger is,…
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On Saturday morning, 18 July 2020 the Holy Cross Child & Youth Care Centre Orphanage near Belhar cemetery was severely damaged by a fire that unfortunately caused all the children…
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A new documentary about how harmful industrial fishing is destroying fishing communities in the Western Cape took the runner-up award at the International 1-Minute Film Festival in Cape Town last…
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Monday, 28 October 2019 22:02
Zebro’s to Implement Sensitivity Training after Incident with Mom and Autistic Child
Written by Ryan Swano
When Eerste River mom Carmen Snyders and her son Carter (5) visited Zebro's in Zevenwacht Mall on Sunday to buy him his favourite hot chips, she ended up leaving the…
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The second edition of Danya's Care Pack Drive aims to have an even bigger impact than the successful event held in 2018.Of course we at Bruinou.com are always eager to…
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Thursday, 11 April 2019 16:45
History Making UWC PhD Couple Gets I Do Magazine Award
Written by Ryan Swano
The Kuils River couple who made history at the University of the Western Cape in 2018 have now won the Platinum Award for the Most Inspirational Couple of 2019 at…
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In what seems to have become a cruel pattern in Cape Town, the evictions of large numbers of people take place in the coldest months of winter and in virtually…
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Sunday, 20 May 2018 22:59
Delving into Hidden Durban Coloured History - The Proclamation 73 Project
Written by Ryan Swano
Your help is needed in piecing together some of the hidden history of Durban's Coloured population group in a bid to explore narratives around this history from the perspectives of…
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Eldorado Park anti-drug and community activist Dereleen James who became a prominent and recognisable figure across South Africa when she wrote a heart-wrenching letter to President Jacob Zuma pleading with…
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Wednesday, 04 October 2017 18:23
UCT Residence Renamed After Harold Cressy, The First Coloured Person to Obtain a University Degree in SA
Written by Ryan Swano
The University of Cape Town has renamed its Palm Court Residence in Mowbray in honour of Harold Cressy.In 1910 Harold Cressy was the first Coloured person to gain a degree…
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Monday, 18 September 2017 22:34
#RIFF17 Ravens Independent Film Festival is about more than just showing movies
Written by Ryan Swano
Now in its second year, The Ravens Independent Film Festival (RIFF) is an annual South African Township Film Festival held on the 24th September, National Heritage Day, which is also…
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Monday, 11 September 2017 16:34
Legends Luxury Mobile Barber Shop Makes History
Written by Quinton Douman
Sheldon Tatchell, owner of Legends Barber Shops, made history on Thursday 7 September 2017.
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Tuesday, 15 August 2017 11:26
The Bruinou.com Story - (A dedication to my wife, Renee Ash - RIP)
Written by Charles Ash
This is a slightly edited version of the dedication and eulogy I read at my wife's funeral on 12 August 2017. My late wife, Renee Ash, was a critically important…
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Wednesday, 31 May 2017 15:59
Get Travis to Sweden - Fundraising Event for 12 year old Soccer Player
Written by Bruinou.com
Keen and talented young soccer player Travis van Wyk - Julies of Elsies River who plays for the Life Zone Soccer club based in Kensington is among a selected group…
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