Robert Bolus, affectionately known as the ‘Smiling Walker’, is turning his passion for walking into life-changing surgeries for children born with cleft conditions. Western Cape, South Africa (18 September…
In the maternity wards of Cape Town’s public hospitals, some newborns never go home. At New Somerset Hospital, compassionate volunteers are stepping in to bridge that gap by bringing gentle…
Out of a devastating loss that has shocked a nation, the people of South Africa have come together in solidarity to secure a brighter, protected future for an eight-year-old girl…
When glitz turns into giving! St Laurence’s Children’s Haven celebrated a quarter century of its annual Ladies Day Fundraiser in suitably shiny fashion… Roodepoort, South Africa (17 September 2026)…
Sometimes, making a difference isn’t about changing the world. It’s about making someone feel seen. The Kungwini Welfare Organisation makes this their mission every day, providing care and support to…
After a perfect match for their daughter’s stem cell transplant declined to follow through with the lifesaving procedure, Lydia’s family witnessed a true miracle when a new, second match appeared…
When old age left her vulnerable and unwanted, a pony named DC was rescued from a heartbreaking fate by the Highveld Horse Care Unit. Meyerton, South Africa (17 September…
Two mommy dogs are surviving on the streets of Botha’s Hill, and with one pup already rescued, Paw Prints needs the community’s help to bring the moms to safety. …
In Kliptown, Soweto wool is so much more than just colourful string. Dedicated mothers in the community are learning how to stitch strands of it into financial independence, self-confidence, and…
Where does a child go when they are only permitted to see a parent under supervision? The Treehouse Family Centre – a safe and welcoming space where vulnerable children can…
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“Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed.” - Bob Riley
