In a beautiful full-circle moment, more than 70 ECD centres came together to walk for Masikhule – the organisation that has spent years helping their teachers and little learners grow…
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…
Living up to their name, the Making a Change team rolled up their sleeves to breathe fresh life into their hometown river, even rallying the Helderberg community to help remove…
Learners themselves picked up paintbrushes to help create murals about kindness and standing up to bullying. Helderberg, South Africa (02 September 2026) – Hope and Light School in the…
With countless miles already behind him, Francois Janse Van Rensburg is walking all the way from Windhoek in Namibia to Somerset West in the Western Cape on an inspiring mission…
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…
A group of vulnerable children under six got to experience the beach last week – some of them for the very first time! Western Cape, South Africa (02 February…
Masikhule, through its early childhood development programmes and services, has empowered a new cohort of educators to spot potential, bridge delays, and inspire a love for learning. Helderberg, South…
Natasha’s bokashi initiative has changed how the Helderberg handles food waste, and that work has now earned a national award! Cape Town, South Africa (20 November 2025) – A…
A dog was trapped in a filthy water channel filled with sewage and rubbish for a gruelling 24 hours, enduring cold and isolation until a Good Samaritan alerted the Animal…
Where mind meets heart
“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping lift someone up” - Bernard Meltzer
