“She makes me feel happy and calm”. That’s the comfort and joy Sunny brings to the growing boys at Highbury Preparatory School, a service dog whose quiet presence in the…
A group of runners, along with their communities and supporters, proved that when people unite for a compassionate cause, extraordinary things can happen! Hillcrest, South Africa (25 August 2025)…
The Grace Factory set out to put together 1,500 maternity packs across three cities in one day, and thanks to the power of collective good, the charity exceeded its ambitious…
Partnering with the incredible Kloof and Highway SPCA, the Robin Hood Foundation generously donated R100,000 to fund a massive three-day animal sterilisation drive, stopping thousands of unwanted litters in rural…
When Hayley Leece was on the brink of giving up on her goal to finish her first Comrades Marathon, a stranger in the cheering crowd saw Hayley and demonstrated compassion…
Once struggling to find a job after school, Minenhle Simelane turned to his grandmother’s mat-making machine to craft something truly special: mats made from discarded waste! Durban, South Africa…
Budding bookworms in the Valley of 1000 Hills, near Durban will get to enjoy the enriching and wholesome goodness of educational books thanks to a generous donation made by the…
Every day, Qhawe and his mother walked long stretches, navigating a rural KZN landscape to ensure he could attend creche. But when he struggled to stay awake in class, his…
iThemba’s Closet, the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust’s charity thrift store, run by dedicated volunteers, offers a selection of gently used clothing. Every purchase directly supports crucial hospice and palliative care…
Clayton Mpetiwa faced numerous challenges in his life, including financial hardship and losing his truck driving job during the pandemic. Not one to keep his head down for long, he…
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“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
