Cyclists plan to cover 600km to raise R100,000 for two local school libraries. Soweto, South Africa (14 March 2025) — Soweto-based entrepreneur Mpumelelo Mtintso and six friends are planning…
“Miracle” iris emerges after decades under a pine plantation. Stellenbosch, South Africa (07 March 2025) — The recent discovery of a stunning new indigenous plant following the felling of…
More space and facilities needed for coach Ashley Whiteboy, who runs a free boxing program from his living room and teaches life skills to youth Mitchells Plain, South Africa…
Kenneth Shelembe, a father of four from Mahlungulu in Nquthu, began making a living by sorting through recyclable waste in 2010. KwaZulu-Natal (21 February 2025) — Over the years,…
Goal50 in Heideveld will be made from 5,000 tyres and other recycled waste. Heideveld, South Africa (06 February 2025) — Used tyres, bottles, mud, eco bricks and other recycled…
Water in Bonkolo Dam is below abstraction level. Komani, South Africa (24 January 2025) — People in Komani in the Eastern Cape have welcomed the help of Gift of…
The year in photos… South Africans voted in national elections, miners were trapped underground and homeless people were moved from the streets of Cape Town. Johannesburg, South Africa (31…
TEARS is rolling out vehicles that will provide both community education and veterinary services Cape Town, South Africa (19 December 2024) — The Emma Animal Rescue Society (TEARS) launched…
German-South African collaboration is “greening” urban spaces Cape Town, South Africa (12 December 2024) — Vacant plots of land in Cape Town are being turned into indigenous gardens thanks…
Paarl Gimnasium won gold and Leifo Iziko Combined School won bronze in Singapore. Global (11 December 2024) — Grade 10 learner Bongumusa Greaves says determination and consistent teamwork led…
Where mind meets heart
“Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed.” - Bob Riley
