Eight young hearts recently bravely plunged into the open waters of a local dam in the Western Cape after their survival swimming training at NSRI’s Survival Swimming Centre. Western…
A little more hope for the future was restored after thousands of children voted for their favourite word of 2024. While the adults’ word of the year was ‘brainrot’, ‘kindness’…
Founder of Soshanguve Animal Shelter and Educentre NPC, Tebogo Maredi, is dedicating his life to creating pockets of hope for both neglected animals and children in need of love. …
Learning that you’re pre-diabetic isn’t news anyone wants to receive. But it’s also not the end of the story. Turning prediabetes around and getting back to normal is not a…
Little Emma, a bright and resilient four-year-old from Pretoria, has always dreamed of feeling the sand between her toes and swimming in the ocean—a dream made even more special by…
The State of South Africa’s Fathers 2024 report reveals challenges and a changing landscape of fatherhood in the country. South Africa (10 February 2025) – Children deserve to grow…
Mixed-media artist Tharien Smith’s latest collection is taking onlookers to underwater worlds, celebrating the wonders of water bodies with skill, paint and discarded waste as a love letter to the…
You’ve spotted a stranded turtle and want to help. But what should you do? While your first instinct might be to put the lad or las back into the ocean,…
White Rhino Calf Hercules has been on an incredible recovery journey. From a little calf left in trouble following a hyena attack to a young rhino who just hit his…
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“Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed.” - Bob Riley
