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.
One man’s pothole, another man’s art project. Meet the ‘Pavement Surgeon’ Ememem, who’s turning headaches into mosaic magic —one ‘mishap’ at a time. Paris, France (24 March, 2023) —…
A gifted toddler from Soweto became an icon last year after showing off her ability to read at just 2 years old. After winning hearts around the world, she’s also…
A mother and daughter-in-law duo started an incredible initiative to raise literacy levels in South Africa. It takes a village to raise a child, so Sarah and Lauren Bradfield created…
Cape Town Fashion Week is back and ready to dazzle. After two years away, Africa’s iconic showcase is spotlighting more sustainable fashion solutions set to better our continent! Cape…
This local lioness in the Kruger National Park proved that a mother’s love spans rivers! After her cub floated astray, ‘Mama Lion’ wasted no time in getting her little one…
Where mind meets heart
“Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed.” - Bob Riley
