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…
There’s hope dealing happening in Joburg’s schools. A group of active citizens are fixing what has been allowed to fall apart. Johannesburg, South Africa (09 September 2026) – Mandy…
Homework first, kickflips second! Skateistan is helping Jozi kids build confidence on and off the skateboard. Johannesburg, South Africa (02 September 2026) – Mandy Wiener is back with another…
A once-forgotten Joburg tennis precinct gets a second serve and becomes a beacon of hope in the inner-city. Johannesburg, South Africa (26 August 2026) – The latest episode of…
Sifiso turns his waste-picking past into an initiative that cleans up the city and supports the lives of hundreds of reclaimers! Johannesburg, South Africa (19 August 2026) – Sifiso…
The second episode of The Hope Dealers heads into Johannesburg’s inner city, where a school is proving that a great education can change everything! Johannesburg, South Africa (12 August…
Episode one of The Hope Dealers shines a light on a container shop in Alexandra serving its community, employing women, and saving the planet! Johannesburg, South Africa (05 August…
Need a reason to feel optimistic about our beautiful South Africa again? The Hope Dealers is the series you’ve been waiting for! Johannesburg, South Africa (03 August 2026) –…
It’s part thriller, part history and entirely real… Mandy Wiener’s ‘The Deal’ exposes the human side of South Africa’s political negotiations. And it is fascinating. South Africa (12 November…
From a bizarre Japanese reality show to a bike ride through Joburg’s secret green lungs… this week’s Friday Five has it all. South Africa (03 October 2025) – Life…
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