Join us in celebrating the life of Queen Elizabeth II as we shine the light on the former Queen of England. Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II – Getting To Know The Iconic Leader And Special Family Woman

For the first time in three years since the Covid pandemic, the ‘Ultimate Human Race’ was held. At SweepSouth we love inspiring stories, especially the courageous achievements of this year’s Comrades Marathon’s winners. From humble beginnings to present day controversy, … Continue reading Inspirational Wins At 2022 Comrades Marathon

Morning habits are ingrained into our lives as routines after only a short period of repeating them. This might sound like an unloaded statement until you realise just how much your morning habits affect the rest of your day. From … Continue reading Healthy And Effective Morning Routine For A Great Day

Good news! This Women’s Month, SweepSouth is coming together with Sorbet to give back to the women who look after you and your family. After starting the project for Mandela Day, we wanted to expand on our 67 minutes and … Continue reading Sorbet & SweepSouth Come Together To Make A Difference

There has been a lot going on in South Africa recently, from looting and fires in both Durban and Johannesburg to taxi violence in Cape Town. And on top of it all, the world is battling against the fight of … Continue reading Here Are 10 Ways To Help SA

A message from our CEO & Co-Founder, Aisha Pandor: As SweepSouth, we would like to express our deep appreciation for the manner in which South Africans have come together to support each other in the face of this unrest that has shaken the nation. While we strongly support the right to peaceful protest and the building of a more inclusive economy, the events of the past week have put the lives and livelihoods of our most vulnerable citizens at risk. Our sincere condolences go out to the families of those who have lost their lives and we wish a swift … Continue reading Our Hearts Go Out To Everyone In SA

Thanks to the pandemic, brunch with the girls, Sunday family fun day and road trips with friends were all put on hold. Where we used to hang out with our loved ones every week, months went by with our only connection being hours spent on Facetime, Zoom and Google Hangouts.  Even as life returns to the new normal, the frequency of in-person meetings is still lower than it was before the pandemic — especially for those with risk factors. So how exactly can you show your loved ones you still care, without being there in person?  1. Frequent check-ins  Human … Continue reading Taking Care of Your Loved Ones From a Distance

Meet SweepStar Senzo Msimango! In 2019 he opened up a bakery in KwaMashu, Durban to help better the lives of the youth in his community and also provide affordable treats to the people in the townships. “Through my bakery, I mentor the children in my community and coach them at a young age to keep them away from drugs and alcohol abuse,” he says. Senzo also helps them to make an honest living, by giving them baked goods to sell and earn a commission. “I will also be teaching them how to bake, so they will be gaining a skill … Continue reading Help Senzo Make A Difference

Meet SweepStar Thokozani Phiri! She needs your help to rebuild her life and improve her living conditions. After a dreadful flood that occurred last month, Thokozani lost everything leaving her and her 11-year-old daughter without a proper place to sleep. “We were living in a room that had holes which resulted in the rain drenching and damaging all my furniture,” she says.  Thokozani currently lives in a room with her daughter with little to nothing. “We’re sleeping on a mattress that a neighbour gave us and a hot plate which only works on one side,” she says. Her biggest hope … Continue reading Make A Difference

Meet Sylvia Thusi from Soweto! After losing both her husband and her mother in less than a year, Sylvia has been struggling to make ends meet. Help her invest in her three children’s Mpilenhle, Sanele and Ntando’s future by raising funds for their education. “As a single parent I failed to provide my kids with food, school uniform and stationery,” says Sylvia.  With two of her children attending Langlaate Technical High School, she’s struggling to buy the necessary items for them to pass their exams. Mpilenhle and Sanele both have a passion for engineering and nothing would make Sylvia happier than … Continue reading Here’s How To Make To Make a Difference in Someone’s Life

According to the Cancer Association of South Africa, South African women have a one in nine chance of getting cancer, with breast cancer topping the list of possibilities. The month of October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness, which is … Continue reading Breast Cancer Awareness

SweepSouth supports Black Lives Matter and the international and national fight for racial equality. This movement is particularly poignant for us when we consider the extreme racial inequality that still exists in South Africa more than 25 years after the … Continue reading SweepSouth Supports the Fight for Racial Equality

SWEEPSOUTH LAUNCHES FUND TO HELP DOMESTIC WORKERS SURVIVE NATIONAL LOCKDOWN AND BEYOND     At least R4 million per month will be needed to help SweepStars and their families cover the cost of basic essentials during lockdown and beyond when … Continue reading Introducing The SweepSouth COVID-19 SweepStar Fund

Women’s Month always encourages a particular cause for reflection about SweepSouth, our founding story and the impact we have had and will maintain with women in our country. This Women’s Month we’re celebrating the incredible women who make SweepSouth the … Continue reading Women’s Month 2019