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.
Just R2,500 a month has made all the difference to this Mthatha crèche Mthatha, South Africa (08 May 2024) — A roomful of toddlers bursts into a chant: “Eating…
South African pro-skater Jean-Marc Johannes has claimed the 6th spot in a global competition’s qualifying rounds—taking him and SA through to the next level! Global (08 May 2024) —…
Wildlife heroes and a superstar pilot came together to make sure eight Leopard Tortoises would get to go back to their natural home. This is the Tortoise Project! KwaZulu-Natal,…
It’s been a lengthy wait for eager online shoppers and independent sellers, but South Africa’s Amazon is finally here: South Africa (07 May 2024) — It’s been a patient…
On the hunt for honey or knowledge? A student at UCT’s Institute for Communities and Wildlife in Africa spotted a rare sighting in the UCT vicinity: a honey badger! …
Muzukidz, a non-profit that provides musical education to underpriveleged children recently took to the Artscape Opera House’s stage alongside the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra in a dazzling display of music and…
Endurance swimming legend and World Record holder Sarah Ferguson is inviting swimmers to Durban’s waters for what she calls the biggest competition of all—beating plastic pollution! Durban, South Africa…
In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, street artist Nathan Sanan stopped by to create special art walls for special needs students; reminding them of their magic! East London, South…
Just two months after her life-changing Bariatric surgery, Tracey-Lee Lusty decided to sign up for the Ironman. People doubted her, questioned her, and told her to reconsider. But despite it…
Not one, but two teams of South African relay runners have booked their places in the upcoming Olympic Games! Global (06 May 2024) — After the thrilling news that…
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