From the heart of KwaMaphumulo to walking the graduation stage more times than her loved ones could have thought was possible, Dr Thobile Zulu is rewriting her family’s history, one…
When violence in the community of Philippi East threatened the well-being of its children, one pre-school didn’t just move; they transformed. Relocating 60km away, the ECD centre evolved into a full-time…
Prof Elda du Toit, Head of the Department of Financial Management in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria has weighed in on what the…
When a young boy’s handwritten “thank you” to Funda Nenja and the SPCA for saving his sick dog went viral, it didn’t just melt the internet’s heart; it brought his…
A hilarious school trend takes over as one learner’s “quick” bathroom break becomes a full-blown adventure around school. South Africa (25 February 2026) – It’s the classroom struggle everyone…
Every child deserves a fair start, regardless of where they are born. From mentorship for educators to essential nutrition, Masikhule is providing the tools to build a brighter future for…
The Hector Peterson Memorial Library will be doubling in size and expanding its learning, digital access and study opportunities for the community it has served for nearly three decades. …
The Gem Project is fighting to get young people off the streets and back in the classroom and on the right track to securing a bright future. Nelson Mandela…
Mornings in Durban North just got a little brighter, as one local school added petals to bring more awareness to its zebra crossing and tackle the daily school drop-off traffic…
Wits PhD candidate Bontle Masango takes her research to the Broad Institute, aiming to tackle type 2 diabetes across Africa. Johannesburg, South Africa (23 February 2026) – Bontle Masango…
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
