Bronwyn Lienbenberg ran the Vaal City Half Marathon with her friend in mind, proving that the power of solidarity can push anyone beyond limits. Vereeniging, South Africa (17 September…
While most students navigate the typical hurdles of university life, Michael Best, a young man living with spastic quadriplegia, faced the compounded difficulties of a condition that made even simple…
Charimaine Shamiso is a young educator whose passion for creating a nurturing environment for her learners has easily warmed our hearts! If she isn’t reaching for her super glue to…
Despite her physical scars and trauma from a tragic dog attack last month, Avanya’s spirit remains unbreakable. The five-year-old proudly calls herself “as strong as a lion” with inspiring courage…
Through her 61-day run, Nita is raising awareness for dementia, breast cancer and CRPS while motivating countless others. Pretoria, South Africa (16 September 2025) – Nita Avis, affectionately known…
A group of pre-schoolers put their lessons on kindness and care into practice by rallying their families to donate bread, spreads and snacks to provide vital nutrition to their peers…
As a dedicated student, few things compare to having your teachers truly believe in your potential. Njabulo’s teachers were moved by her work ethic despite hardships at home and mobilised…
Since 2018, Andani Mawela has been on a journey marked by repeated battles with an eye tumour that severely threatened his sight. But it’s been one he’s faced with admirable…
The project is one of several social enterprises run by U-turn. Cape Town, South Africa (15 September 2025) – An indigenous nursery and landscaping project in Claremont is helping…
When 19-year-old Arthur Mathebula asked for R2,500 to attend his Matric Dance, he never imagined South Africans would give him so much more. Pretoria, South Africa (15 September 2025)…
Where mind meets heart
“One of the marvellous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” – Jean Vanier
