South African surfer Linnie Ash, proving that experience and determination can be a powerful combination in the waves. Cape Town, South Africa (21 October 2026) – Linnie Ash has…
While a pair of school shoes might seem like a small detail, for a child who has experienced hardship, it represents dignity and a sense of belonging, which is why…
They weren’t going to wait for adults to get involved, and Kommetjie’s Long Beach is better for it! Western Cape, South Africa (23 June 2026) – More environmental good…
We’ve found a golden little corner of the internet, occupied by otters! Cape Town, South Africa (22 April 2026) – An Instagram account, @otternonsenseinkom, has spent the last three…
When a typical Friday at the coast took a dangerous turn, local barista Dylan Rattray and a vigilant bystander grabbed nearby rescue buoys to save two teens caught in a…
‘A Trip to the Beach’ is South African artist Bruce Marais’ celebration of the moments of joy, play, reflection, and togetherness that the sea so effortlessly inspires. New York,…
Chip’s Cape Gannet sculpture – made from driftwood, found objects from along the coastline, and steel – was commissioned by the PTWC as a symbol for the biodiversity and species…
Darron’s journey from a young person in a chaotic environment to a community hero is nothing short of inspiring! And it all began with a surfer’s kindness: Simon’s Town,…
An art fair in Kommetjie is uniting Deep South creatives. But community upliftment is the real muse behind the magic: Kommetjie, South Africa (14 March 2024) — If you’re…
Thomas the budding ballerino from Kommetjie is on the cusp of the opportunity of a lifetime after having shot the lights out at an audition that earned him a bursary…
Where mind meets heart
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." - Coretta Scott King
