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.
Knitters and crocheters across South Africa are preparing their needles and yarn for a massive project—creating the ‘Hugest Happiness Blanket’ the world has ever seen! Gqeberha, South Africa (05…
A seemingly simple beach walk turned out to be a pathway to history after Belinda McCall stumbled across a unique piece of coastal architecture that turned out to be a…
Fans of ‘The Office’, get ready for a local spin of the only show that’s ever made people want to work at a dull paper company! South Africa’s version has…
When a broken telephone scenario hilariously revealed two ‘pitbulls’ who had found their way to a business property to be slightly different upon arrival, the SPCA Midrand embarked on a…
33 new field rangers have joined the boots on the ground in the Kruger National Park, where they will provide much-needed support to other rangers in protecting our natural heritage!…
A non-stop, 24-hour cycle challenge united schools across the Southern Suburbs as teachers, parents, and students pumped the pedals to raise over R1 million for disadvantaged learners! Southern Suburbs,…
A seemingly insignificant pen mishap caused Vanessa and Athini—two strangers—to cross paths at a local store. When Vanessa noticed Athini struggling to see, she made the heartwarming decision to buy…
Khanyisa, the adorable albino elephant, will soon celebrate her 5th birthday; a monumental milestone for the ellie orphan and all those who have followed her journey! In true princess fashion,…
As we welcome spring’s warm weather and the smell of Heritage Day braais just on the horizon, keep in mind that September is important for another reason in South Africa—the…
This upcoming International Day of Charity, experts are weighing in on how philanthropy has the power to heal and transform South Africa: South Africa (03 September 2024) — As…
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“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” ― Desmond Tutu