Your weekend deserves a little good news! We’ve rounded up some beautiful South African stories that celebrate the helpers, the healers, the heroes and the people making our country better….
South Africans were inspired by Kelvin van Baalen’s incredible recovery. This week on “Good Things with Brent Lindeque”, his mom, Leigh van Baalen, shares what those 413 days looked like…
Winter is traditionally the quietest season for adoptions but animal welfare organisations say the need for homes has never been greater. Western Cape, South Africa (08 June 2026) –…
Jason Vanporppal may have started this journey to raise funds for a skatepark in Uganda, but somewhere between Uganda and Cape Town, South Africans turned his adventure into a celebration…
American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal was met with a guard of honour from schoolchildren and teachers as he continued his journey towards Cape Town Beaufort West, South Africa (21 May…
The travelling skater shared his excitement after locals showed up in numbers to support his adventure through South Africa. Richmond, South Africa (18 May 2026) – After South Africans…
After taking a painful fall during his skateboarding journey across Africa, Jason Vanporppal found himself on the receiving end of some very South African care. South Africa (18 May…
Wellington just needed a way to get to his driver’s licence test… what he got instead was a community that refused to let him “drive” that road alone. South…
Three skateboarders are on a mission to build Africa’s biggest skatepark for the kids. Cape Town, South Africa (13 April 2026) – Jason, Isaac, and Ephraim want to build…
“Main Street Sunday” brought families, friends and strangers together in the heart of the city. Johannesburg, South Africa (13 April 2026) – The very first “Main Street Sundays” turned…
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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
