This year, I’m not pretending to float into January like a yogi who’s mastered inner peace. I’m arriving messy, hopeful, determined… and ready to dance. South Africa (01 January…
South Africans fell in love with Riley the moment she unknowingly explained “pomping” in a way that made it sound like the wildest college party ever. Global (31 December…
This week, the poddie looks back on a season defined by courage, compassion and comedy, with guests who turned microphones into mirrors of the South African spirit. South Africa…
A bright pink buoy on a Port Alfred beach helped turn Christmas morning from tragedy to relief… and became the latest chapter in a programme that has already saved 231…
Tam’s voice tells a story of letting go. Buddy Boy’s howl tells a story of being found. Together, they’re creating something that feels nothing short of magic. Western Cape,…
GroundUp’s favourite photos of 2025 show South Africa as it really is… battered in places, brilliant in others and always worth fighting for. South Africa (29 December 2025) –…
What does it take to rise from a rural childhood to the global spotlight? For Cynthia Dumakude, the answer has always been purpose. And now, the world finally knows her…
Ubuntu, faith, forgiveness and stubborn hope… these are the ingredients helping South Africans rise, according to the Global Flourishing Study. South Africa (29 December 2025) – The Global Flourishing…
Somewhere between La Gomera and Antigua, four South Africans are proving that courage, friendship and purpose can move a boat faster than the current. Atlantic Ocean (29 December 2025)…
A festive-season slip could have ended in stress and loss but one man’s choice to care turned a crisis into a moment of connection that Lee says she will carry…
Where mind meets heart
“As you wait for better days, don't forget to enjoy today, in case they've already started.” - Robert Breault
