I Have a Name

The Story Behind Musa’s Stall at Northgate Mall

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_December 4, 2025December 3, 2025 642 0

From surviving a life-altering shooting to building a thriving beadwork business, Musa’s journey is lifted by community, and the quiet of “I Have A Name,” a project capturing the humanity…

Pullamithi: The Handmade Giraffe With a Story and a Purpose

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 197 0

It’s more than a Christmas gift; each Pullamithi helps the Kya Craft ladies support their families and reminds us that every creation has a name and a story behind it….

Kya Sands Women Crochet Their Way to Financial Freedom With Cute Snuggleheads

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyDecember 12, 2024December 11, 2024 523 0

By teaching women to crochet adorable crafts such as Snuggleheads, the nonprofit organisation Project Purpose has sparked their creativity and provided a pathway to their financial independence.   Kya Sands,…

I Have A Name: A Beautiful Dedication to Maurice, a Carer of Elders

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 24, 2024October 24, 2024 944 0

The talented photographer “J” is back with another touching human story for “I Have A Name”, only this time, the story is a deeply personal one that will move you…

Meet Michelle… A Mom Who Had Everything But is Now Sleeping in A Car.

by I Have A Name@GoodThingsGuyMarch 8, 2023November 4, 2024 9,608 0

Michelle had everything. A husband, a home, and a plan to make it big overseas but now her family sleep in a friend’s car at night and are all just…

Photographer Helps Kya Sands Ladies Launch Awesome KnitWear Brand

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 12, 2022March 11, 2025 1,044 0

World, meet the Scoody, a scarf/hoodie that is being made by single mothers in Kya Sands to help them earn an income through the winter.   Johannesburg, South Africa (12…

Community of Women Help Mother Give Birth While Waiting for Ambulance

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 25, 2021March 11, 2025 550 0

A community of women helped a mother give birth after they realised the ambulance they called for would never arrive; they guided a beautiful boy into the world.   Johannesburg,…

Anonymous Good Samaritan just donated R84 000 to “I have a Name”!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 2, 2020October 24, 2024 2,074 0

A South African – who wishes to remain anonymous – just donated R84 000 to “I have a Name” after the founder was recently held-up and robbed at gunpoint.  …

Community rally together to help the founder of “I have a name”.

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 23, 2020October 24, 2024 5,194 0

A community are rallying together to support the founder of an incredible South African initiative who was held-up and robbed at gunpoint.   Johannesburg, South Africa (23 February 2020) – “I…

I have a name: Changing the lives of everyday South Africans.

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 18, 2018October 24, 2024 679 0

An incredible foundation is helping South Africans in need just by telling their stories!   “I have a name” is an incredible photo series showcasing everyday South Africans in the…