A local ecologist unpacks a curious polka-dotted natural phenomenon that unfolded in the Helderberg this past week. Helderberg, South Africa (01 October 2026) – Dr Silvia Mecenero spotted a…
We’ve been tagged in this story many times over in the last 24 hours! South Africa is proud of two local heroes who jumped towards danger when they noticed a…
A wandering elephant seal turned an ordinary morning into an unforgettable rescue adventure. Early one morning in Gordon’s Bay, people could hardly believe their eyes. An enormous elephant seal…
Cape Town libraries brought beloved stories, the joy of learning, and the simple wonder of a good book directly to the Gordon’s Bay shore this week. Gordon’s Bay, South…
Three fishermen are back home after a scary capsizing incident ended not in tragedy, but in a heroic rescue by a fellow fishing crew that happened to be in the…
To honour the compassion and extraordinary efforts of its kennel carers who have taken on more surrendered and stray animals than they ever have this year alone, the Animal Welfare…
On World Tourism Day, locals rolled up their sleeves to clean, plant, and transform their beachfront into a place everyone can be proud of. Gordon’s Bay, South Africa (29…
Cuteness alert! In a touching display of community spirit, the Animal Welfare Helderberg doggos are now ready to brave the cold season, thanks to the collaborative efforts of a dedicated…
It started with a sleepy elephant seal in a seaside suburb… and ended with a viral photo, a thousand memes and a marketing win that no one saw coming. …
Just two days after his unforgettable suburban stroll, Gordy the elephant seal has resurfaced in Simon’s Town… still big, still blubbery and still ridiculously adorable. Western Cape, South Africa…
Where mind meets heart
“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” - Mother Teresa
