Sibusiso Dube has livened up the local library, mentored teens and earned acclaim for his graphite portraits. Dunoon, South Africa (07 November 2025) – With paint and brushes sponsored…
After a jump into a waterfall pool went wrong, a critically injured hiker was rescued in a 12-hour, 4km operation South Africa (07 November 2025) – What started as…
GroundUp’s David Harrison shares a look at the Grassroots Youth Academy in Makhaza, using boxing to empower youth. Khayelitsha, South Africa (07 November 2025) – In 2004, pro boxer…
The pursuit of heritage and identity can lead us anywhere, and for fifteen-year-old Qiran Arrison and her mother, Nicole, that journey points all the way to Palermo, Sicily. A journey…
This week, 15-year-old Mahlatse Marema underwent major surgery to remove a large tumour that had developed on the left side of his face – a crucial procedure all made possible…
The Little Optimist Trust Sailing Therapy program gives over 1,600 children in Cape Town their chance to be on the water. Optimist: A person who is inclined to be…
From Soweto to global stages, Khanyisile Mthetwa continues to redefine what it means to be a classical musician from Africa, having recently been named a Semi-Finalist at the prestigious Petrichor…
For Data Analytics student, Lukho Phuti, the nightmare of a stolen laptop, a lifeline to coursework and career, was soothed thanks to a gift that proved the profound impact of…
South African screen icon Leleti Khumalo was honoured as a true master of her craft, accepting the Performing Arts Legend Award at the A Night With Legends event. Johannesburg,…
When Dr Siyabonga Khoza finishes his long shifts as a medical doctor, he trades his stethoscope for chalk, stepping into the broken classrooms of rural South Africa to heal a…
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