Identical twins Bou and Lau made every step count, raising funds to support terminally ill patients in the Overstrand sub-district. Hermanus, South Africa (27 January 2026) – Bouwer and…
Adam used his voice to spread a few seconds of joy amongst an uptight audience queuing at the licensing department. Johannesburg, South Africa (27 January 2026) – Last week,…
Through bi-monthly coding and robotics workshops and fun school holiday programmes, the Woodhurst Library has empowered disadvantaged learners to consider careers in science, tech and maths – earning a coveted…
An unconscious police officer was brought ashore after a high school student, James, spotted him floating face down in the water. He had no pulse and wasn’t breathing. What James…
Food scientist and cookbook author Astrid Field shares an easy four-ingredient cheesecake treat perfect for any occasion. South Africa (27 January 2026) – Food scientist, recipe developer, cookbook author,…
Simple ways to reclaim your boldness, stop overthinking, and enjoy life fully without worrying about looking awkward or out of place. South Africa (27 January 2026) – I recently…
Animal welfare workers are heroes. How you treat your pets will shape how they behave around others. Johannesburg, South Africa (27 January 2026) – Daniel is a caretaker and…
In the face of unemployment and unexpected hardship, Nicole discovered her new beginning of stability was hidden among the “clutter of things” others have left behind. Now, she’s paying the…
What began as a spontaneous early morning decision became a four-day, 235km walk driven by community and raising awareness. Pretoria, South Africa (27 January 2026) – A 4 am…
Little Leo has just written his own chapter of hope, crossing the vital 100-day finish line following a life-saving transplant for a blood condition so rare the world is only…
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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
