From a teenager whose matric dance dreams captured the nation’s heart to a graduate who spent a decade chasing his degree, this week’s good things remind us that South Africa’s…
Art underfoot! Delightful new pops of colour are putting a skip in everyone’s step on High Street in Makhanda. Makhanda, South Africa (27 August 2026) – Verge of Change…
The passionate artisan continues to inspire her community, with her lifelong love for beading bringing generations of women together through the work of Woza Moya. Hillcrest, South Africa (09…
One big green heart for the families who rallied to fill bags of donated clothes! The school passed these on to an organisation that creates jobs, supports families with disabilities,…
An inspiring youth-led initiative in the Eastern Cape is helping teenagers choose healthier futures, with thousands committing to avoid alcohol and support one another through peer-led conversations. South Africa…
The look on their faces is everything. Even the smallest gestures of kindness bring joy where it’s needed most. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (18 May 2026) – It’s always the…
Good ideas often come from frustration and few things frustrate South Africans more than potholes. But one local entrepreneur transformed that daily irritation into PatchPal, a proudly South African solution…
A plant is opening up conversations, emotions and connections that many children have never had before. Johannesburg, South Africa (15 April 2026) – Hope, new life and growth… can…
Rachel’s Wishes was born from grief but it has grown into something filled with generosity, connection and real impact… and its latest initiative is another powerful chapter in the Adcock…
You might think you know Hillbrow… but after listening to Tebza’s story on this week’s podcast, you’ll realise there’s so much more to see. Johannesburg, South Africa (08 April…
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
