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 glitz turns into giving! St Laurence’s Children’s Haven celebrated a quarter century of its annual Ladies Day Fundraiser in suitably shiny fashion… Roodepoort, South Africa (17 September 2026)…
Thirteen-year-old Morena Phenethi has shown a level of care that would make any wildlife lover so proud. When he found the tiniest hatchling, he went above and beyond to save…
A pair of young entrepreneurs in Beaufort West found a clever way to earn a few rands while easing the daily struggle for water in their community. Beaufort West,…
The smile on this young lady’s face is priceless. As she fights a courageous battle with Rheumatic Heart Disease, Athule sees her wildest dreams come true. South Africa (16…
The Jukskei River has carried rubbish through Alexandra for too long. A group of residents decided they were done waiting for somebody else to fix it. They have since removed…
If you partied in South Africa in the early 2000s, it is almost certain that Thunda.com has photographic evidence of it somewhere. Anton Taylor has floated an idea that is…
Some very creative little fashion designers have emerged at St Michael’s School for Girls after they raided the shopper bags stash at home. Bloemfontein, South Africa (16 September 2026)…
The braai stays but our choices can evolve to benefit animals and the planet. And no, no one’s telling you to ditch the tjoppie. Cape Town, South Africa (16…
Ceramics lecturer Phineas Makhwiting never let his physical disability decide which career was available to him. He’s a massive inspiration to his students! Pretoria, South Africa (16 September 2026)…
Hazel is safe after she was abandoned in a plastic bag. She has a new friend in Greta – another rescued doeling who needed somewhere safe. Johannesburg, South Africa…
Where mind meets heart
“Man has never made any material as resilient as the human spirit” - Ben Williams
