Young Iviwe has made the most of her primary school education at African Angels, applying herself to every task, test and assessment to secure a coveted spot at the Oprah…
The wooden walkway leading to the crown jewel of Hogsback is damaged beyond repair. It requires rebuilding. The community is leading the charge in making that happen. Eastern Cape,…
You choose your mood. That’s a lesson we can all learn from Nelson Mandela Bay’s most famous traffic cop! Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa (06 January 2026) – The…
Ubuntu showed up at just the right moment for Helen when a sheet of water stood between her and a sandcastle-building competition! Port Alfred, South Africa (05 January 2026)…
When development and wildlife collide, the outcome often depends on who is willing to step in. This time, Gqeberha’s very own ‘snake man’ Mark Marshall did, and he saved the…
An interesting new stop to make in the sunny coastal town of St Francis Bay! St Francis, South Africa (19 December 2025) – The St Francis Shipwreck Museum officially…
The festive season arrived early for 260 families after an anonymous act of kindness cleared R132,500 in lay-by payments in one unforgettable moment. Eastern Cape, South Africa (17 December…
Even after a lost thesis and more than 40 years after he first set out to complete his Master’s Degree, Richard Borain recently proved that a dream deferred is never…
Twenty-five lives have already been saved by NSRI volunteers, NSRI lifeguards, and members of the public this festive season. Pass these water-safety tips around! Cape Town, South Africa (12…
More than 8000 indigenous trees are going in the ground, thanks to the Cape Parrot Project’s mission to restore a degraded forest that South Africa’s critically endangered and only endemic…
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“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” - Nelson Mandela
