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Gift Of The Givers Foundation

All hands to the pump as Nelson Mandela Bay edges to Day Zero
The Green Guardian
/ 20 June 2022

All hands to the pump as Nelson Mandela Bay edges to Day Zero

Gift of the Givers has started drilling boreholes, while Business Chamber members will help repair leaks

By Sheree Bega
Mabuyane targeted in Eastern Cape road debacle
Politics
/ 12 March 2021

Mabuyane targeted in Eastern Cape road debacle

The ANC’s regional secretary in the Amathole is at the head of an alleged scheme to fundraise for his party

By Khaya Koko
Even if the wells run dry …
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Even if the wells run dry …

This year’s National Arts Festival is going ahead despite the drought that is plaguing Makhanda

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Water dept under fire as Gift of the Givers withdraws from drought-hit Makhanda
Article
/ 16 May 2019

Water dept under fire as Gift of the Givers withdraws from drought-hit Makhanda

After being promised reimbursement for financial assistance, Gift of the Givers has been left high and dry by the water and sanitation department

By Aaisha Dadi Patel
Shiraaz Mohamed release will not be easy — Amec
Article
/ 30 April 2019

Shiraaz Mohamed release will not be easy — Amec

The Gift of the Givers are confident of the photographer’s release from Syria, but the situation is sensitive and complicated

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Alex fire leaves scores destitute as they work on rebuilding
Article
/ 7 December 2018

Alex fire leaves scores destitute as they work on rebuilding

Approximately 500 shacks were reduced to ash on Thursday in what residents say began as an altercation involving someone living at the settlement

By Mashadi Kekana
The business of war in Yemen­ – how Saudi dollars keep the arms flowing
Article
/ 19 October 2018

The business of war in Yemen­ – how Saudi dollars keep the arms flowing

No one, not even seemingly principled South Africa, can resist selling weapons to a warring, rogue state

By Micah Reddy
As Cape Town drought bites, what is ‘Day Zero’?
Article
/ 8 February 2018

As Cape Town drought bites, what is ‘Day Zero’?

"Day Zero" is the day when city officials will be forced to cut off the normal water supply to more than one-million households.

By Gregory Walton
The questions abducted photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed answered to prove he is alive
Article
/ 9 January 2018

The questions abducted photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed answered to prove he is alive

It was these 10 questions that helped determine almost a year after Mohamed was kidnapped in Syria that he is still alive, the family said

By Raeesa Pather
Family prays for Shiraaz Mohamed’s return after receiving proof of life
Article
/ 9 January 2018

Family prays for Shiraaz Mohamed’s return after receiving proof of life

The Mohamed family has waited anxiously for news of Shiraaz’s whereabouts and health after he was kidnapped under mysterious circumstances

By Raeesa Pather
Drought relief, 10 litres at a time
Article
/ 15 December 2017

Drought relief, 10 litres at a time

Have a happy, guilt-free holiday in Cape Town by taking water with you – or send some as a gift

By Govan Whittles
​Gift of the Givers pressed for answers on Shiraaz Mohamed kidnapping
Article
/ 25 April 2017

​Gift of the Givers pressed for answers on Shiraaz Mohamed kidnapping

The founder of the philanthropic organisation says there are no new leads in the search for the SA photographer who was kidnapped in Syria.

By Govan Whittles
Shiraaz Mohamed’s family distances itself from NGO’s deal claim
Article
/ 22 February 2017

Shiraaz Mohamed’s family distances itself from NGO’s deal claim

Truth Collective South Africa, told the media that it was working with Mohamed’s abductors, to have him returned home safely and unharmed.

By Amanda Khoza News24
Timeline: The kidnapping of Shiraaz Mohamed in Syria
Article
/ 17 January 2017

Timeline: The kidnapping of Shiraaz Mohamed in Syria

Mohamed was on assignment with Gift of the Givers when he was kidnapped.

By Raeesa Pather
NGO in bid to secure release of SA hostage Steve McGowan
Article
/ 22 July 2015

NGO in bid to secure release of SA hostage Steve McGowan

Gift of the Givers has sent a negotiator to Mali in an attempt to make contact with Stephen McGowan and Johan Gustafson’s kidnappers.

By Staff Reporter
Remaining five South Africans detained in China to be released
Article
/ 17 July 2015

Remaining five South Africans detained in China to be released

The remaining five of the ten South Africans arrested in China will be released, Dirco has said.

By Staff Reporter
Ramaphosa working on release of SA tourists
Article
/ 15 July 2015

Ramaphosa working on release of SA tourists

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has intervened to secure the release of the remaining five detainees while in China on an official visit.

By Staff Reporter
China to release five of 10 detained South Africans
Article
/ 15 July 2015

China to release five of 10 detained South Africans

Five of the 11 detainees China has agreed to release are South Africans, according to the NGO Gift of the Givers. The other six are British.

By Staff Reporter
China arrests 10 SA citizens
Article
/ 15 July 2015

China arrests 10 SA citizens

Ten South Africans were detained, along with nine Britons and one Indian, says local charity Gift of the Givers.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 15 April 2015

Not in our name: Religious leaders plan march to end xenophobia

A march to the Durban City Hall is expected to take place this week as violence against foreign nationals in KZN is falling short of being quelled.

By Sarah Evans
Korkie family to use R1.7m donation for ‘fresh start’
Article
/ 20 December 2014

Korkie family to use R1.7m donation for ‘fresh start’

Donations that were raised to help rescue Pierre Korkie, killed in a US rescue operation, will now be used to assist his widow and children.

By Sapa
Body of Pierre Korkie arrives in SA
Article
/ 9 December 2014

Body of Pierre Korkie arrives in SA

The body of Pierre Korkie, who was killed during a US rescue operation, returned to South Africa this morning.

By Sapa
Yolande Korkie: The family chooses to forgive
Article
/ 8 December 2014

Yolande Korkie: The family chooses to forgive

The widow of Pierre Korkie, who was killed Saturday morning during a rescue operation in Yemen, says people have choices and she chooses to forgive.

By Sapaxxxx
Obama sends condolences to family of murdered Korkie
Article
/ 6 December 2014

Obama sends condolences to family of murdered Korkie

Pierre Korkie and American photographer, Luke Somers, have been killed in Yemen.

By Sapa
Kidnapped Korkie seen in Yemen, says Gift of the Givers
Article
/ 10 June 2014

Kidnapped Korkie seen in Yemen, says Gift of the Givers

Kidnapped South African Pierre Korkie has been seen for a third time in Yemen, according to the Gift of the Givers Foundation.

By Sapa
Families queue for food aid as Amcu strike enters 18th week
Article
/ 22 May 2014

Families queue for food aid as Amcu strike enters 18th week

About 12 000 people affected by the Amcu strike on the platinum belt have received food from nonprofit organisations.

By Staff Reporter
Kidnapped Korkie’s ‘health is a grave risk’
Article
/ 21 March 2014

Kidnapped Korkie’s ‘health is a grave risk’

The family of Pierre Korkie, who was kidnapped by the militants in Yemen in May last year, is concerned about his health, says a spokesperson.

By Sapa
Al-Qaeda militants still want ransom for Korkie
Article
/ 18 March 2014

Al-Qaeda militants still want ransom for Korkie

Gift of the Givers says it has received feedback about kidnapped South African Pierre Korkie as al-Qaeda militants still want ransom money.

By Sapa
No further progress on Korkie in Yemen
Article
/ 25 February 2014

No further progress on Korkie in Yemen

Gift of the Givers says there is no certainty about the health or whereabouts of kidnapped South African Pierre Korkie in Yemen.

By Sapa
Contact lost with Pierre Korkie’s kidnappers
Article
/ 4 February 2014

Contact lost with Pierre Korkie’s kidnappers

Gift of the Givers has admitted it has lost all means of communication with the al-Qaeda kidnappers of SA hostage Pierre Korkie.

By Sapa
Negotiations for Korkie’s release strained
Article
/ 26 January 2014

Negotiations for Korkie’s release strained

Pierre Korkie’s kidnappers believe the man negotiating for his release has stolen the ransom money they’ve requested from SA’s government.

By Sapa
Yemen kidnappers make contact with Gift of the Givers
Article
/ 22 January 2014

Yemen kidnappers make contact with Gift of the Givers

The al-Qaeda militants who kidnapped Pierre Korkie in Yemen have made contact, wanting to know where the ransom money from the SA government is.

By Sapa
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