I met an 83-year-old man in Pennington who’s been fixing potholes for nearly 12 years… using his own money, his maroon bakkie and a whole lot of heart. South…
You’ve probably seen him serving meals with a quiet smile but what you might not know is that Sidney Cleophas has run more races than most people have had Sunday…
When 15-year-old Daniel Hyams was diagnosed with leukaemia, his world turned upside down… but what happened next proved that love, unity and the unshakable spirit of South Africans can light…
When rescues happen, it’s often the act itself that takes the spotlight. Less often are we privy to the perspective of the rescuers. Recently, Field Officer Solly of the Tshwane…
He admits he’s not much of a swimmer, but Luca Amerseder is determined to give the upcoming Robben Island Escape swim his all to support those battling severe illnesses in…
The transformative power of art was a hot topic from Helderberg to the Green Point Urban Park, as a new pilot programme aimed to uplift vulnerable communities through various mindful…
The Groote Schuur Hospital Trust is launching its own plan of action to support emergency surgeries in a bid to save more lives, more effectively. Cape Town, South Africa…
Despite serious rain in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Mpophomeni’s kids weren’t deterred from getting their animals to Funda Nenja for dog school or veterinary help. Mpophomeni, South Africa (16 April…
A South African teen, Mioné Malan, while battling an aggressive type of leukaemia, received a life-saving miracle from the other side of the world. Sasolburg, South Africa (16 April…
Who would have thought that a local WhatsApp group would result in a force for animal welfare? Founded by the passionate residents of Kirstenhof, the Aid 4 Animals in Distress…
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
