He proven that nothing impossible, he can dance without leg.

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This week in Beautiful News, achieve the unthinkable. Callan Austin. The chef with a recipe for conserving marine life. Genevieve Chisholm. The animal lover rescuing Durban’s neglected creatures. Musa Motha. The dancer breaking barriers for people with disabilities. Dave De Witt. The skateboarder turning old boards into unique eyewear. Clanwilliam. A historic town with a distinctly South African flavour. Lions at Gondwana. How these big cats look out for their pride. This is Beautiful News.

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