San Salvador Home must relocate after nine decades in Hyde Park and is raising funds to safely move the 58 women with intellectual disabilities in its care. Johannesburg, South…
More than 80 people in Betty’s Bay showed up to help a stranded dolphin back into the water on Sunday. Western Cape, South Africa (17 August 2026) – Betty’s…
After losing his phone during a busy morning in a packed Durban courtroom, a stranger’s act of honesty and humanity reminded journalist Dasen Thathiah of the quiet good that still…
‘Before we left, we went back to where we had put him, and he was surrounded by a little group of crabs. It was almost like he was telling them bedtime…
Through his youth-led education institute, Dimakatso Koketso Lekola is turning his own journey of support and opportunity into a mission to help other young South Africans from underserved communities build…
After a Thai tourist was left stranded in Cape Town without her identity documents, local law enforcement and the CCID stepped in with compassion, helping her find safety, support and…
Dr Sue Tonin, Dr Vonica Perold, Lola Singo, and Santjie du Toit have set off for Marion Island as part of a team working to save birdlife on the island….
The Santa Shoebox team are getting ahead of the kindness this year, packing 6000 virtual boxes before pledges for 2026 even open. South Africa (16 August 2026) – We…
Natania’s mosaics spark conversations about the environment, peace and the power of positive change. That impact has earned the local ‘artivist’ another award! South Africa (14 August 2026) – After…
A programme started by a woman determined to give back is helping these girls achieve more than what they ever believed was possible for themselves. Cape Town, South Africa…
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