A self-taught Durban makeup artist channelled the unsettling reality of gender-based violence into breathtaking body art, sparking vital conversation and inspiring a nation to confront the crisis. Durban, South Africa…
After months of being forced to live with no water or shelter, 96 pigs were finally removed from heartbreaking, unsanitary, and wholly unacceptable conditions at a Sir Lowry’s Pass property….
Africa’s biggest optical telescope, and one of the most powerful on the planet, has officially turned 20. Northern Cape, South Africa (17 November 2025) – The Southern African Large…
For premature and medically fragile infants, breastmilk is more than nutrition. It is medicine. The Mankweng Human Milk Bank has received international recognition at the 2025 G20 Summit in Limpopo…
This past weekend, South African teams rose to the occasion from a hard-fought Test win in cricket, to dominating the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens, to thrilling victories on the football…
The South African Hall of Fame honoured the legends whose journeys shaped local football, spotlighting their influence, their impact, and the deeper stories that continue to guide future generations. …
When Namibian sisters Linda and Fransina Ndemushakena lost each other in the chaos of trying to travel back home from Belville, the dedication of the police and the compassion of…
South Africa has found its new Mrs! Verushka Singh has taken the crown. Johannesburg, South Africa (17 November 2025) – The pageant’s grand finale, hosted at Emperors Palace in…
The Haven’s Dignity in Motion showcases ballroom dancing by people living at its shelters. Cape Town, South Africa (17 November 2025) – Opening night of The Haven Night…
This November, CHOC reflects on how a group of cyclists, The Cows, and a community of caregivers in the Emotional Support Programme continue to turn grief into light for countless…
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“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” - Nelson Mandela
