When she couldn’t find her car keys anywhere, Kelly-Ann van der Meer’s lifesaver turned out to be a friendly helper in a reflective yellow jacket at a Randburg shopping centre!…
A grocery delivery driver put his demanding schedule on hold to help a poor pony that he’d noticed in distress while on his route. Instead of driving past, he stopped,…
A quick-thinking man fought against an outgoing Spring tide at the Goukou River Mouth, using only a pink NSRI rescue buoy to pull a struggling teenager back from danger. …
For many of Cape Town’s most vulnerable four-legged residents, this year’s Guy Fawkes night was calmer than most, thanks to the dedicated partnership between law enforcement and SPCA heroes. …
The former Springbok pro saw his friend’s life spared, thanks to a stem cell donor. So he decided to pay it forward for someone else. South Africa (06 November…
In the township of Diepsloot, where many may turn a blind eye, Mary Kwembu stands out, dedicating her life to rescuing and caring for the most vulnerable dogs in need…
Over 230 compassionate swimmers plunged into the Pretoria Boys High School swimming pool, enduring a 12-hour marathon of laps. Their goal? To afford little lives the chance to rediscover hope…
Through TAWI’s outreach, one woman’s commitment to her puppy’s health has become a symbol of how kindness and knowledge can transform entire communities. Eastern Cape, South Africa (24 October…
The Cape Town Marathon may have been stopped by strong winds, but Francois van Coke refused to let it blow away his mission to raise funds for a new jungle…
Dokter served as a driver for the Boksburg SPCA since the late ’80s. He was one of the facility’s most compassionate animal lovers. Johannesburg, South Africa (21 October 2025)…
Where mind meets heart
“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau
