Andre spent two years sleeping under a bridge in Hibberdene. The people who found him thought he was an old man. The grey beard and the limp had everyone unintentionally…
Camps Bay’s community has just pulled together to give Jestelene and Blacks a wedding day they won’t ever forget. It’s one of the SWEETEST things we’ve seen in a long…
Look out for the lanyard at the robots! Mi-Change’s digital vouchers, already a hit in Cape Town, are now live in Joburg. Each one buys a meal, a shower, clean…
After overcoming addiction and homelessness, Alex is using Stride To Survive to raise awareness and encourage support for long-term interventions in Cape Town. Cape Town, South Africa (12 October…
A homeless man named Wouter carries his dog Shakira over his shoulders so her paws don’t burn on hot tar as they travel across South Africa together as best friends!…
Acting on the growing need in Nigel, Freedom Recovery Centre has opened a new men’s shelter to support recovering addicts and tackle homelessness. Nigel, South Africa (20 July 2026)…
An incredible story, and a full circle moment. Dylon now works for the same organisation whose R15 voucher helped him leave homelessness behind. Cape Town, South Africa (13 July…
The Secret Love Project aims to get yellow rainsuits into the hands of Cape Town’s homeless in the coldest stretch of the year! Cape Town, South Africa (01 July…
A Cape Town project that uses love as its currency is creating support for the city’s needy…and it all starts with a little heart sticker! Cape Town, South Africa…
Inspired by her grandmother’s compassion, UJ student Athina Shezi has built a student-led outreach initiative helping homeless individuals across Johannesburg. Johannesburg, South Africa (15 May 2026) – Third-year UJ…
Where mind meets heart
“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping lift someone up” - Bernard Meltzer
