South African innovation has once again earned international recognition after Nelson Mandela University students topped the global podium at the 2026 Saint-Gobain Architecture Student Contest. Belgrade, Serbia (28 June…
When a rushed moment saw musician PJ Powers leave her car door wide open at Fourways Mall, an honest security guard stepped in to protect her belongings and completely restored…
When Sethabile Ndwandwe got lost in a Cape Town suburb, a kind-hearted stranger named George didn’t just give her directions. He stayed by her side for nearly three hours, sharing…
Two Wits professors have been elected into one of the world’s most prestigious scientific academies! Johannesburg, South Africa (12 June 2026) – Over 90 outstanding researchers from across the…
A majestic wildlife patient has put the spotlight on the incredible work happening behind the scenes at Onderstepoort, where education, innovation, conservation and animal care come together every day. …
While Jason Vanporppal’s skateboard journey across Africa captured global attention, many South Africans found themselves equally inspired by Jerome Joel, the man who helped him reach Cape Town. Now, thanks…
Life hasn’t been easy for Lucky Themishi Maebela, but this dedicated University of the Western Cape gardener is digging deep, juggling his daily shifts with postgraduate studies to cultivate the…
Jason Vanporppal may have started this journey to raise funds for a skatepark in Uganda, but somewhere between Uganda and Cape Town, South Africans turned his adventure into a celebration…
At 45, as a mom of four, Jo-Anne Strauss has revisited a childhood dream, returning to ballet and beautifully reminding us that no dream is ever too old, too distant…
Emma has opened up her heart to three precious children through her foster parenting journey. A journey that has been both complex and beautiful, but more importantly, healed, transformed and…
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