Amanda Shaw probably never imagined that a decision she made seven years ago would be making headlines today but her refusal to accept an alleged shortcut has reignited an important…
Benonians are working hard to restore the lakes their town was once known for! With massive hyacinth removals led by community organisations to plans of action to keep the invasive…
The better.bellville.together initiative has become a project worth drawing inspiration from in Cape Town. Here’s how the community are changing their area for the best! Bellville, South Africa (10…
With election day freshly announced and some taking it on simply as another public holiday, we thought we’d share the informed scoop on why voting (and not voting) matters a…
The Lorentzville Love painting project has come a long, beautiful way; turning dull and forgotten homes and walls into bright beacons of joy thanks to the community: Lorentzville, South…
In an example of South African communities banding together to make a difference for their residents and visitors in safety, Melkbosstranders did something impressive, all for the price of a…
Marvellous med student Sarah Camp has completed her 1,000km strong cycle, giving marathon racers a run for their money. But, her cycle had a different reward in mind; one that…
Trinity van Beeck is a 16-year-old powerhouse who is wasting no time in being an active citizen. She is a Junior City Councillor for the City of Cape Town with…
Keith Boyd, South Africa’s determined Rainbow Runner who set off from Cape Town to Cairo on foot earlier this year, has reached his 3,700km mark, putting him in line to…
With World Clean Up Day being tomorrow, here’s where you can get your green activist groove on in South Africa! Global (15 September 2023) — Whether big cleanups are…
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
