In Kliptown, Soweto wool is so much more than just colourful string. Dedicated mothers in the community are learning how to stitch strands of it into financial independence, self-confidence, and…
The Jukskei River has carried rubbish through Alexandra for too long. A group of residents decided they were done waiting for somebody else to fix it. They have since removed…
Hazel is safe after she was abandoned in a plastic bag. She has a new friend in Greta – another rescued doeling who needed somewhere safe. Johannesburg, South Africa…
The South African Heart Association’s Check My Beat campaign will offer taxi drivers cardiovascular screenings before creating personalised AI-generated “Heart Health Tracks”. Johannesburg, South Africa (15 September 2026) –…
From the rugby pitch to the fight of his life, young Qhawe is facing osteosarcoma with inspiring resilience, surrounded by the love of his family, friends, and community. Johannesburg,…
What started as a morning designed to get people moving became an opportunity to raise awareness about an often-overlooked health concern and encourage people to have suspicious skin changes checked….
Mandy Ginsberg has poured eight years of love into Thato and Helga, stepping up as their guardian angel to ensure the painful poverty of their past never defines the bright…
A powerful artwork exploring what young South Africans inherit from the past earns Jozi artist Sphumelele Zondi a career-changing opportunity. Pretoria, South Africa (14 September 2026) – Sphumelele Zondi…
A hilarious take on the South African expat experience has people recognising themselves in the biltong, braais and sudden love for the national anthem. South Africa (14 September 2026)…
SAID’s education outreach programme teaches children empathy, responsible animal care and kindness in an effort to create lasting change. Johannesburg, South Africa (14 September 2026) – Education could play…
Where mind meets heart
“It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf and tell it to be quiet.” — Jennifer Ritchie Payette
