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.
When Hansie and Grietjie took up residence in the Wells’ yard, they became a part of the family! Cape Town, South Africa (10 September 2025) – For two years,…
Drive-throughs in the Mother City can now get you more than a burger, they can get you a fast licence too. Brackenfell, Cape Town (10 September 2025) – The…
The very first thing she did with her freedom? Hunt! KwaZulu-Natal (10 September 2025) – As the gate to her soft-release enclosure at Thula Thula swung open, a young…
Come up to the lab, and see what’s on the slab… Durban, South Africa (09 September 2025) – A local production of the absolutely epic Rocky Horror Picture Show…
First a python, now a monkey! The RUSA team are proving to be heroes not only to people but to wildlife too. Canelands, KwaZulu-Natal (09 September 2025) – The…
Who needs a broomstick when you’ve got a bakkie? Johannesburg, South Africa (09 September 2025) – Imagine the craziness that would ensue if South Africa were the home of…
Brought to life by community members, the scarecrows add a bit of magic to Stanford’s streets. Stanford, Western Cape (09 September 2025) – Spring has just about sprung in…
The community-driven movement makes a continued effort to ensure there are fewer hungry bellies in Boksburg. Boksburg (09 September 2025) – This week, it came as a bakkie-load of…
Love Howick has done it again! By thrifting here, the community will directly support someone who needs it most. Howick, South Africa (09 September 2025) – In Howick, a…
The little West Coast town of Hopefield is going to bloom with wildflowers and people who love to make things with their hands! Hopefield, South Africa (09 September 2025)…
Where mind meets heart
“One of the marvellous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” – Jean Vanier