The UCT student will run the Nelson Mandela Marathon in October to raise R15,000 for children living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Cape Town, South Africa (20 September 2026) –…
There is anger, grief and heartbreak across South Africa right now but alongside all of it are people choosing kindness and action. This week, we’re looking for the helpers. …
In an interestingly fun and insightful lesson on leadership and responsibility, educators at SOS Africa Elgin recently flipped the script by letting their students take over the classroom for a…
A little love goes a long way, and this Alzheimer’s Month, the AWS therapy dogs have brought endless smiles, warm cuddles, and unforgettable connections to the residents at Faircape Health…
After finishing fourth at the 2023 World Deaf Rugby Sevens Championships, the team heads to Tokyo with three more years of experience behind it. South Africa (18 September 2026)…
A simple stationery donation is so much more than a pencil or an exercise book to a disadvantaged learner. It sends a powerful message that their education matters and that…
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…
After six gruelling races across six continents, Cowden crossed the finish line in Japan to complete her record-breaking challenge. Hokkaido, Japan (17 September 2026) – Daniella Cowden has completed…
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…
Five years into its local journey, pickleball is already competing internationally, with South Africa now looking to turn early momentum into a lasting sporting pathway. Johannesburg, South Africa (17…
Where mind meets heart
“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” - Mother Teresa
