After facing resource challenges, a men’s shelter has reopened with the help of volunteers and donations, continuing its work to support residents with daily needs and opportunities. Johannesburg, South…
We really are stronger together. South Africans are turning a family’s hardship into hope by rallying behind a courageous single father who recently lost the ability to provide for his…
Two Wits professors, alongside an international team, have answered one of palaeontology’s longest-running questions! Did mammal ancestors lay eggs? Johannesburg, South Africa (10 April 2026) – Scientists have made…
Buying art and doing good!? There’s a local exhibition and online sale running this month that directly supports emerging local artist printmakers. Johannesburg, South Africa (10 April 2026) –…
Nick Hamman shares a video of a relaxed lunch with Siya Kolisi in Durban, where the pair enjoyed local favourites at one of the captain’s go-to spots. Durban, South…
The journey may have been long, but man, did the spirit of Ubuntu make every step worthwhile! Having completed his walk from Johannesburg to Durban for three children facing life-threatening…
It’s birds without borders! A first-of-its-kind project in South Africa aims to better understand the path of migratory shorebirds listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Velddrif, South…
Professor Linda Theron is recognised by Utrecht University for her internationally influential research on resilience among young people facing adversity. Pretoria, South Africa (10 April 2026) – A leading…
From hands-on exploration to discovering the diverse fields of marine science, a group of young Durban learners got a front-row seat to the magic beneath the waves at SAAMBR’s first…
350,000 hoppers were released last year. Scientists say the impact is visible. Hartbeespoort, South Africa (10 April 2026) – Water hyacinth, originally from South America, has infested the Hartbeespoort…
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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
