Human-wildlife conflict is rarely simple. In northern KwaZulu-Natal, it threatened the survival of a vulnerable elephant herd until collaboration opened the door to a lasting solution. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa…
Suzelle DIY has always been about doing things yourself, but at SANCCOB, she discovered how powerful it can be to do things together. Western Cape, South Africa (22 December…
Santa Cause for Paws did an incredible thing. The volunteer-run group have raised R1 139 500 in sponsorships for 216 animal welfare organisations this year! South Africa (21 December…
Born profoundly deaf but with an unstoppable spirit, Trevolin Pillay is a “simple person” who is defying the odds and doing his part to unite the hearing and Deaf worlds….
Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club breaks down the flags every beachgoer should understand before heading into the water this festive season. Clifton, South Africa (21 December 2025) – As South…
Zia is home, and that is something her family almost didn’t get to say. Cape Town, South Africa (21 December 2025) – Earlier this month, a four-year-old brindle cross…
This is not a story about crime or loss… it’s a story about kindness, people doing their jobs with heart and a police station that left someone feeling better than…
South Africans are searching for joy in 2026… and the answer might be closer than we think. Johannesburg, South Africa (21 December 2025) – “To thrive in 2026, we…
Across 25 countries and more than 4,500 participants, one message stood out clearly: South Africans lead the world when it comes to generosity, driven by empathy and a deep sense…
A Facebook group of medical sales professionals has quietly become a lifeline, turning empathy into real-world support for those facing loss, retrenchment and uncertainty. South Africa (20 December 2025)…
Where mind meets heart
“Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed.” - Bob Riley
