When devastating storms hit Beaumont Primary School, their dedicated general workers rolled up their sleeves to restore damaged grounds and buildings, inspiring the entire school community to give them the…
In a country where reading is in crisis, five school libraries are doing extraordinary things in Johannesburg townships. Through parent meetings, reading competitions, weekend book loans and school communities holding…
GetGo Fund’s new #GetGoTheDistance initiative encourages people to turn runs, walks and fitness challenges into fundraising support for schools and learners in need. Cape Town, South Africa (19 May…
Winter is here. And while some of us can easily reach for something cosy to shield us from the cold, the learners of Jeppe High School Girls have been hard…
The former Miss South Africa reflected on sacrifice, perseverance, and finally achieving a childhood dream after graduating with a Master’s degree in International Affairs. New York, USA (18 May…
The duo are currently pushing through icy conditions to help create schooling opportunities for young South Africans. South Africa (15 May 2026) – Two swimmers. One freezing ocean. Sixty-six…
He successfully performed the world’s first middle-ear transplant using 3D-printed bones. Now, Professor Mashudu Tshifularo is aiming to bring new hope to 45 hearing-impaired patients through his dream of ‘making…
Nozipho Sotja’s laptop survived a stray bullet. More importantly, so did her dreams… and now thousands of South Africans are cheering her on as she rebuilds and moves forward. …
From digital basics to building their first Python projects, 5FM is making coding less scary and a lot more hands-on for young people who want to try something new. …
Agriculture can be a powerful engine for jobs, entrepreneurship and community growth. A new pilot in Diepsloot is backing 20 young people whose Hydro-Coop start-ups aren’t just farming for today,…
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