Amanda Lourens’ ‘The Sum of the Parts’ is self-described as ‘not just another cancer story’. However, it adds up to so much more than that. Hope, disappointment, small victories and…
The Cape Town Children’s Choir has established a new choir for juniors; children aged 7 to 9 can now take part, too. Cape Town, South Africa (21 April 2024)…
When you change your way of thinking to Earth-first, you’re also putting so many communities first. Let Earth Month be your springboard into a more eco and people-conscious way of…
Knitters and crafters globally unite through “Blankets for Baby Rhinos,” providing warmth and support to orphaned rhinos while raising awareness and funds for wildlife conservation. South Africa (21 April…
A video captured by an Australian witnessing her first ‘wedding sokkie’ has gone viral, leaving many non-locals very curious, and many expats homesick: Global (19 April 2024) — As…
The opening of Cradock’s first Thuthuzela Care Centre for victims of gender-based violence marks a significant milestone in the fight against the scourge in rural Eastern Cape. Eastern Cape,…
South Africans are getting hot under the collar after East London’s famous Hot Cop, Devan Cox, shared a selfie. Many are even considering committing a crime or two… East…
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The Somerset West Family Shelter is one of few in the country Somerset West, South Africa (19 April 2024) – As winter approaches, there is a desperate need for…
Seven homeless people from George have started making items for sale thanks to a sewing project; profits will be used to expand the project. George, South Africa (19 April…
After severe flash floods caused havoc along the South Coast, Tidy Towns and the people of Margate pulled together in an incredible act of community love and care to restore…
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“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
