She brings heart, curiosity, and a deep love for all things local to every story she tells – whether it be about conservation, mental health, or SA's everyday heroes. When she’s not scouting for good things, you’ll likely find her on a game drive, lost in a book, or serenading Babycat – her four-legged son.
This Old Man got his happily-ever-after after a heartbreaking loss. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape (23 September 2025) – In February 2024, an elderly pooch, estimated to be around 10 years…
BirdLife South Africa is inviting the public to choose the Bird of the Year for the first time ever, and voting has already kicked off! South Africa (22 September…
The brain behind Kenton-on-Sea’s Doo Doo Monster has done it again, this time with big cigarette butts! Kenton-on-Sea, South Africa (22 September 2025) – Last year, we wrote about…
After almost seven months of gentle care, Blue’s shell has healed nicely, and he’s just about ready to find his feet in the wild. Limpopo, South Africa (22 September…
Another amazing milestone for a government hospital that has a reputation for delivering incredible care. Cape Town, South Africa (22 September 2025) – Groote Schuur Hospital has opened an…
Israel was a gentle soul who cared so fiercely and loyally for the elephants at HERD. Hoedspruit, South Africa (19 September 2025) – The HERD family is heartbroken after…
Steve Smit tells us about how Monkey Helpline and a freight company worked together to save three vervet monkeys this week. Durban, South Africa (19 September 2025) — A…
Multiple reports have confirmed that canine distemper is unfortunately doing the rounds in Gauteng. Here’s what you need to do as a pet owner! Gauteng, South Africa (19 September…
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“Dwell on today’s opportunity, not on yesterday’s blunder” - Robert Louis Stevenson
