After 39 years of practising medicine in the community he is proud to call his home, Dr FW Hart is grateful to have healed families, celebrated recoveries, shared in worries,…
Seeing a suspect make off with a local’s car, Abedi didn’t hesitate; he dropped everything and gave chase to try stop the theft. By putting his life on the line,…
Sometimes the smallest gestures leave the biggest paw prints, like when one young child decided his dog’s favourite old bed deserved to become a source of cosy comfort for a…
30 years. 335 cakes. 1 incredible heart. Most people ask for gifts on their milestone birthdays, but Phunyezwa decided to give them instead. Missionvale, South Africa (24 February 2026)…
Wits PhD candidate Bontle Masango takes her research to the Broad Institute, aiming to tackle type 2 diabetes across Africa. Johannesburg, South Africa (23 February 2026) – Bontle Masango…
When trainee Inspector Mthunzi lacked a place to stay during the course of his training, the Midrand community opened their hearts and doors to ensure his career dreams didn’t go…
‘What bike do you want?’ he asked. ‘One that looks like yours!’ they shouted. That was the moment that sparked an incredible initiative that aims to empower children in Lesotho…
Some goodbyes are harder than most. Last week, the SPCA Springs experienced one of those harder ones when they bid farewell to the gem that is Thandi. An assistant who…
Where mind meets heart
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow'” – Mary Anne Radmacher
