When a little boy fell during his first parkrun, a kind oupa stopped to clean his wounds, offer encouragement and help him find the courage to get back up and…
A reminder to speak up and be a voice for the vulnerable. A band of heroes stepped in to help two elderly brothers battling through heartbreaking conditions, thanks to an…
When Dr Jacob Cloete’s son took up drama in high school, he realised his boy would need stories for inspiration – so he wrote a few! Putting pen to paper,…
The surprise partnership brings early race access, training rewards and a shared mission to inspire more South Africans to embrace healthier, more active lifestyles. Johannesburg, South Africa (10 July…
From gentle ear rubs to a volunteer’s lap after surgery, one dog’s journey through an SPCA outreach clinic shows that every animal is treated with care, dignity and love. …
The Love Trust is turning Mandela Day into a powerful week of action at the Nokuphila School, where various activities will support the school’s daily operations and uplift the young…
Seventeen-year-old Aarushi Bhoora is driving the change she wishes to see in the world. The young Scout recently brought together residents and conservation groups for a clean-up to tackle invasive…
When the workload and the pressure piled up at Brakpan SPCA, Boksburg SPCA stepped in with compassion and teamwork to help – because that’s what sister societies do! East…
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…
Recognising that not everyone who finds themselves navigating life on the streets chose to be there, philanthropist Zaakirah Mohamed rallied her team to pack simple yet intentional winter care packs…
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
