After years in the care of Paws R Us, six-year-old Leroy stepped up to save another dog’s life this week. Our hope is that his bravery will finally win him…
Hanalie is in her 70s and an avid hiker on Table Mountain. When she noticed the painted feet marking a popular trail were fading, she went out of her way…
Young lifeguards on duty stopped to rescue a baby African penguin in bad shape – because of them, this is a story of survival! Cape Town, South Africa (03…
Snowy was on a walk with her favourite human, Terrance, when she became the victim of an awful hit-and-run. This is the beautiful story of what happened next. Nieu-Bethesda,…
When Geoffrey’s furry companion Smurf went missing at the airport, a powerhouse network of animal heroes, local vets, and the community rallied to help find him. Thanks to a viral…
Fungal diseases affect more than 300 million people every year and are widely neglected. Stellenbosch researchers are looking for early warning signs in river water. Stellenbosch, South Africa (02…
Pangolin Africa hopes to reach 1 650 learners across five African countries with educational boxes that inspire children to become pangolin guardians. South Africa (01 November 2026) – Sometimes,…
The volunteers have now cleared 48,523 invasive pines across 7284 hectares of the wilderness area in six HeliHack operations! Western Cape, South Africa (30 October 2026) – Between 23…
The light green wipe you use on your trolley handle at the shops doesn’t end up in landfill. It’s collected, recycled into plastic pellets and turned into outdoor furniture by…
Even at 70 years old, Nicky Koekemoer still wakes up before dawn every day to feed township pets as well as care for 70 rescue dogs. Now, this dedicated KZN…
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“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
