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…
Imagine getting to hike through ice tunnels and sleeping outside at -17°C! L’chelle Bester got to experience it all through a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic expedition with four other amazing students from…
Animal lovers and thrifting enthusiasts in Durban are in for a treat! The Kloof and Highway SPCA operates two charming thrift shops at the Mushroom Farm in Hillcrest. By supporting…
L’chelle Bester, a smart and eco-conscious teen from Hillcrest, is off to Antarctica! She was picked from thousands of young people across Africa to join explorer Riaan Manser on an…
Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) invites the community to participate in a poignant tribute to loved ones lost to AIDS and cancer this year. This Friday, HACT will unveil its…
Calling all creative minds! Woza Moya & Friends is hosting a fun and fashionable waistcoat exhibition. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, you’re invited to design and decorate…
Project Hope SA just needs to put together a few more gifts to help bring Christmas cheer to 32 children from the 1000 Hills Football Club. These children, aged 11…
A powerful partnership between the Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust and The Litterboom Project highlighted the devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems and the opportunities for creating sustainable livelihoods…
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
