Armed with nothing but determination and a trash collection bag, Philile Mbhele turned the city’s waste into a lifeline for her children and elderly mother. Durban, South Africa (26…
If there’s one thing about our spirit of Ubuntu is that it cannot be contained, not even by borders. South African rescue teams have returned home after sacrificing their own…
A December holiday initiative by Hlanzekile River and Ocean Cleaning challenged Grades 4 to 7 learners to collect plastic waste, teaching environmental responsibility. Soweto, South Africa (23 January 2026)…
Small actions make a big difference for marine life along our coast. Stop the Strangle’s collection bins help to intercept discarded fishing line before it reaches the ocean, and the…
After a long road of neglect, Bantam has finally traded a life of silent suffering for the safety and compassion he has always deserved. Cape Town, South Africa (23…
The Township Rugby Youth Festival returns to Jozi with a celebration of grassroots rugby talent and pathways to opportunity for young players. Soweto, South Africa (23 January 2026) –…
When the fierce Cape winds cut two hiking tourists’ mountain adventure short, dedicated rescuers braved the dark to bring them safely home. Cape Town, South Africa (22 January 2026)…
The young white rhino calf is settling into his new surroundings at the Zululand Conservation Trust orphanage, showing remarkable progress under the care of dedicated experts. South Africa (22…
Rodger may navigate the world in the dark, but this blind pup has a remarkable way of lighting up every room he walks into! Johannesburg, South Africa (22 January…
Mildred, killer of fingers… Springs, South Africa (20 January 2026) – The team at the South African Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre doesn’t usually receive patients with warning labels written on…
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We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibres connect us with our fellow men” - Herman Melville
