Mount Nellie lands 34th place in a global ranking of the 50 best hotels for this year, and a South African-born hotelier claims a special award. Cape Town, South…
In the maternity wards of Cape Town’s public hospitals, some newborns never go home. At New Somerset Hospital, compassionate volunteers are stepping in to bridge that gap by bringing gentle…
Both the Open and Women’s teams recorded 4-0 victories in Round 1 at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. Samarkand, Uzbekistan (17 September 2026) – Team South Africa…
Sometimes, making a difference isn’t about changing the world. It’s about making someone feel seen. The Kungwini Welfare Organisation makes this their mission every day, providing care and support to…
Where does a child go when they are only permitted to see a parent under supervision? The Treehouse Family Centre – a safe and welcoming space where vulnerable children can…
If you partied in South Africa in the early 2000s, it is almost certain that Thunda.com has photographic evidence of it somewhere. Anton Taylor has floated an idea that is…
In a world shaped by unrealistic beauty standards and constant comparison, the Smile Foundation is telling children a different story – one where they are celebrated for their uniqueness and…
The braai stays but our choices can evolve to benefit animals and the planet. And no, no one’s telling you to ditch the tjoppie. Cape Town, South Africa (16…
The South African Heart Association’s Check My Beat campaign will offer taxi drivers cardiovascular screenings before creating personalised AI-generated “Heart Health Tracks”. Johannesburg, South Africa (15 September 2026) –…
The 2026 Amabeadibeadi Charity Drive raised R2,275,815 to support children and teenagers affected by cancer and life-threatening blood disorders. South Africa (15 September 2026) – More than R2.2 million…
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“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai
