A Wildlife Monitor recently encountered his strangest seal rescue yet after discovering the poor sea creature struggling with a snorkelling mask tightly wrapped around its neck. Cape Town, South…
Years later, and Romy still proudly shares the story of how a stranger named Chancy saved her birthday from sure disaster. After Romy left her purse atop her car and…
This week, we shine the spotlight on the African Penguin as it faces its most challenging chapter yet – being on the brink of extinction. Martine Viljoen, the Marine Wildlife…
Water in Bonkolo Dam is below abstraction level. Komani, South Africa (24 January 2025) — People in Komani in the Eastern Cape have welcomed the help of Gift of…
Mara Glennie, the Founder of the TEARS Foundation, details how individuals and companies can support survivors of gender-based violence. South Africa (24 January 2025) – Gender-based violence is…
Knitting and crocheting are great ways to give back; you get a peaceful hobby, and society stays warm and cosy through the winter. These organisations need your needles and hooks:…
The Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden recently honoured its dedicated retirees who have collectively given 150 years to the garden! Their efforts have helped shape Kirstenbosch to become the adored space it…
Gender-based Violence charities are struggling under the weight of the need in South Africa, let’s stand beside them in this fight and be the difference. South Africa (24 January…
For 30 incredible years, Casual Day has brought awareness and raised funds for equity and inclusion for an estimated 3.3 million persons with disabilities. The NCPD recently celebrated this milestone…
Nelisiwe Mfeka saw the potential for upcycling while working as a waste sorter. With a spirit of entrepreneurship, she took a group of women in her community under her wing,…
Where mind meets heart
“It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf and tell it to be quiet.” — Jennifer Ritchie Payette
