For a whole week, green warriors braved rain and early mornings to tackle heaps and heaps of trash along the Umngeni River as part of The Litterboom Project’s continued efforts…
With a sweet tooth and a big heart, Mckenzi set up a lemonade and brownie stand in her neighbourhood, convincing her community to support her cause. Her impressive fundraising efforts,…
Scilla Edmonds, a passionate advocate for early childhood education, believes in nurturing young minds to become sustainable change-makers. She emphasises the importance of fostering curiosity and critical thinking from a…
Maureen, the 112-year-old locomotive, has triumphantly returned to the tracks, breathing life into South Africa’s rich railway heritage after a 12-year transformation that’s nothing short of remarkable. KwaZulu-Natal, South…
ReStory believes in building strong foundations, and this year has been all about that – building lives, communities, and a brighter future for all. As they reflect on an eventful…
Funda Nenja, an animal welfare organisation in Mpophomeni, is softening hearts and transforming minds about animal welfare. Through education and community outreach, they’re teaching people that kindness to animals makes…
While everyone’s excited for beach days, KZN’s lifesavers are gearing up, too – thanks to some awesome funding! They’re getting new rescue boards, flags, and all the cool gear to…
A miracle befitting of the season, unfolded on the shores of Christmas Bay in Ballito when a stranded green sea turtle named Noël was rescued by a caring community. Thanks…
The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) turned World AIDS Day into a vibrant celebration of life and health. They hosted a colourful walk at uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve,…
While the world bustles with holiday cheer, iThemba Lethu Durban is spreading a different kind of magic – the magic of a mother’s love. They’re ensuring no tiny newborn gets…
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
