Mandisa once watched planes from outside an airport fence… now she flies them herself. Little Mandisa loved looking up at the sky. Whenever planes flew overhead, she would stop…
Despite rain and strong winds on the final day, the cyclists say the emotional welcome in Qonce made every kilometre worth it. Qonce, South Africa (14 May 2026) –…
The storms have hit hard, but in communities like Khayelitsha, preschool classrooms and kitchens have emerged as literal beacons of hope – providing warm shelter and hot meals for families…
Every day, Sthembiso stood at the traffic lights wearing a suit and believing life could still get better. Every morning, while cars rushed through a busy intersection, one man…
Snow blanketed Noupoort Animal Care’s kennels less than a week ago. The community rallied around Courtney and her four-legged rescues in their time of need. And then came the fire….
The small community and visitors of Gamkaskloof are rebuilding safe access to the valley by hand, stone by stone. Western Cape, South Africa (14 May 2026) – Hidden in the…
Just weeks after the Johannesburg SPCA highlighted the demanding work inspectors do daily, Midrand SPCA inspectors were out in schools helping educate young learners about animal welfare. Johannesburg, South…
A young petrol attendant’s determination eventually opened the door to medical school. Ntando Makhubela had a very big dream. He wanted to become a doctor. At school, Ntando worked…
South Africa’s boys claimed bronze while the girls finished fourth after a competitive week of junior tennis in Egypt. Cairo, Egypt (14 May 2026) – While South Africa’s wheelchair…
A final-year engineering student has designed an interactive toy car that listens to children’s spoken answers to simple maths questions. Her invention could one day help identify early learning challenges…
Where mind meets heart
“Someone’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality” - Les Brown
