From a teenager whose matric dance dreams captured the nation’s heart to a graduate who spent a decade chasing his degree, this week’s good things remind us that South Africa’s…
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We asked South Africans to leave a message for their country this Heritage Day and the comments gave us all the feels. From acts of kindness to powerful messages of…
Kyalami is about to make motorsport history as the Michelin 24H SERIES heads to Africa for the very first time in January 2027. Johannesburg, South Africa (21 September 2026)…
There was nothing good about what happened at Vlamo on Friday night… but what those brave women, authorities, government, businesses and South Africans on social media did afterwards is a…
Maria, Doddy and Manuel Teranes lost their home, their possessions and their beloved Delfi Greek Taverna but an extraordinary outpouring of support has helped them begin imagining a future again….
There is anger, grief and heartbreak across South Africa right now but alongside all of it are people choosing kindness and action. This week, we’re looking for the helpers. …
This week brought mountain rescues, roadside kindness, brilliant South African innovation and an important reminder to hold on when life feels impossibly heavy. South Africa (12 September 2026) –…
She went back to Kilimanjaro a year after losing Gugu Zulu and reached the summit in his honour… but that climb was only one part of Letshego Zulu’s extraordinary journey…
The fire devastated a Durban family and introduced South Africa to an extraordinary local hero… days later, thousands of rands are pouring in to support them both. South Africa…
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“Simply shine your light on the road ahead, and you are helping others to see their way out of darkness.” – Katrina Mayer
