Ashleigh's favourite stories have always seen the hidden hero (without the cape) come to the rescue. As a journalist, her labour of love is finding those everyday heroes and spotlighting their spark - especially those empowering women, social upliftment movers, sustainability shakers and creatives with hearts of gold. When she's not working on a story, she's dedicated to her canvas or appreciating Mother Nature.
In Salmon Bay, a good beach Samaritan wasted no time in helping out a fellow beachgoer after seeing her caught in a rip current. But, what can we do if…
A brave taxi driver was asked for help after he passed by a robbery scene. Instead of offering reassuring words, he did them one better and chased down the suspects!…
A small South African town has installed a sanitary pad vending machine; tackling period poverty and providing free sanitary products to all the women in the community. We hope the…
A recent promise was made to kids in need who had not had the joy of seeing many animals in real life. Over the weekend, that promise was made possible…
A story about a taxi driver has gone viral for all the right reasons after the best taxi driver helped a disabled passenger and made her day that much easier….
Two years ago, a fire that ripped through the University of Cape Town saw the iconic Jagger Library left in the ashes. Now, the library has begun a new chapter…
Driving with determination! Eldene Thomas worked as a long-distance trucker to earn a living while completing her studies. Now, she’s graduated with flying colours in inspiration for road warriors and…
From forgotten gems to new adventure spots, there are dime-a-dozen places in Gauteng that will remind you of the province’s treasures. We’ve rounded up 10: Gauteng, South Africa (23…
Sometimes, creating our own happiness can seem like an overwhelming task. Luckily, there are so many ways to learn the art (and science) of being happy, and one of Yale…
Louis Massyn and Tony Abrahamson are a handful of Two Oceans Marathons away from 50 completed voyages! Cape Town, South Africa (21 April, 2023)— Louis Massyn and Tony Abrahamson laced…
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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” ― Plato