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.
He was one of the shelter’s longest-staying residents. On Valentine’s Day this year, his forever found him. Now he’s living his very best life. This is the joy that adopting…
This video will fix whatever is wrong with your day. You’re welcome! Nelspruit, South Africa (31 March 2026) – The newest (and perhaps muddiest) member of the Care for…
The Mother City’s Two Oceans Aquarium recently held its Long Service Awards for the people who’ve kept the magic happening for more than a decade! Cape Town, South Africa…
Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary is celebrating a special arrival, as a white rhino calf was born on the reserve! Nelspruit, South Africa (31 March 2026) – The world’s…
When Samantha Green lost her dad, she found solace in clearing weeds from an unloved park across the road. Seven years later, that park bears his name, and the whole…
Safer passage for all as Friends of Table Mountain’s ‘Trail Apostles’ repair sections of poorly maintained trail on Devil’s Peak. Cape Town, South Africa (30 March 2026) – Friends…
‘Grand-Ma, wanneer Grand-Pa nie meer werk nie!’ South Africa (30 March 2026) – Bouwer Bosch has South Africans in stitches again. His latest viral video has racked up more…
The winning pumpkin grew for 114 days and weighed a whopping 1221 kg! Western Cape, South Africa (30 March 2026) – The fiercely contended Heidelberg Giant Pumpkin Festival took…
Honouring the heroes who see the worst and turn it into second chances. South Africa (30 March 2026) – The Midrand SPCA has recognised two of its long-serving inspectors,…
Where mind meets heart
“It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf and tell it to be quiet.” — Jennifer Ritchie Payette
