Community-based saving money schemes are fast becoming the biggest saving trend, proving their worth and creating communities of savings-orientated people. Stokvels, the traditional community-based saving scheme is going upmarket as different…
In June, Malaysia will officially establish the biggest Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the country. The Tun Mustapha Park will occupy 1.6 million hectares of seascape, including 50 islands, off…
Mark Twain famously quipped, “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” The same could be said for South Africa’s young democracy, which has taken a beating recently in…
South African, Cayle Royce has made history in the first all-amputee team to row 5 000 kilometres across the Atlantic – and had a Skype congratulations call from Prince Harry….
An Idaho teenager escorted his mom to prom after she feared she’ll miss his future wedding day. Kerry Huffaker of Twin Falls, Idaho, was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer…
The number of homeless people in South Africa is constantly on the rise. More than just a product, Street Sleeper is a social enterprise that upcycles PVC advertising billboards into…
Free speech groups and opposition parties have condemned the South African state broadcaster’s (SABC) decision to stop showing violent anti-government protests, claiming the move disregarded the right to dissent in…
A lawyer who helps fight for animal rights has been named as the 2016 winner of the annual Women in Law Enforcement Awards. Jane Marston‚ vice chairperson of the National…
Diepsloot is a township in the north of Johannesburg that is known for its need for reformation and development. Living conditions are tough, proper hygiene and sanitation are non-existent for…
Police officers in Indonesia have a reputation for being corrupt. But there are in fact some hardworking, honest law enforcers there as well, as evidenced by one officer from Malang,…
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