Zoleka Mayiya entered the early childhood development (ECD) space not as a teacher but as a cook and a cleaner. But when her love for kids and learning shone through,…
The International Wine Challenge has given us several reasons to celebrate over the past week, this time celebrating the best South African white wine. Somerset West, South Africa (12…
There are potential heroes all around us, young men, healthy and willing to make an extraordinary difference. This Youth Month, the South African Bone Marrow Registry is making an urgent…
Siya Mfanta’s determination, fuelled by his love for running and his big heart for cart horses, has the people buzzing! Not only did he smash his Comrades’ goal, but the…
Organ donation rates remain very low in our country. It’s a serious problem that sees many lives suffering at the cost of strained infrastructure. After witnessing over 4,000 patients on…
What started as an auto-correct fail has turned into a heartwarming rally of support for a local Lebanese bakery in Cape Town. Cape Town, South Africa (10 June 2025)…
When disaster strikes, help is the only thing that brings hope. As winter settles in and with the next wet spell on the horizon, the City of Cape Town is…
This World Blood Donor Day, we honour South Africa’s unsung heroes, the selfless blood donors whose quiet courage and generosity keep the country’s lifeblood flowing. South Africa (08 June…
In a significant leap for cheetah conservation in South Africa, a female cheetah recently took a 5.5-hour flight from the Western Cape to Mpumalanga to establish the region’s second cheetah…
Inspired by her own experiences of volunteering for worthy causes, Abigail Larsen developed an innovative social media platform that acts as a bridge between those who desperately need help and…
Where mind meets heart
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow'” – Mary Anne Radmacher
