When a mom-to-be showed up at the Ottery Fire Station complaining about abdominal pains just after 5 am this morning, the crew on duty dropped their helmets and hoses to…
Even KZN’s top snake rescuer was utterly baffled when what he was convinced was a black mamba turned out to be a basking beast of a python, measuring well over…
Moved by a schoolmate’s tragic loss to GBV, Duncan Van Niekerk is using his passion for tennis to make a tangible difference in the fight against a silent struggle. …
Rescued from a trench in Cape Town, William the special needs cat has become a foster legend. His wobbly walk and giant heart are changing lives, one kitten (and one…
What began as an unhesitating decision to share his lunch with a homeless man on a rainy day quickly became a viral sensation and a reminder of the power of…
Zoleka Mayiya entered the early childhood development (ECD) space not as a teacher but as a cook and a cleaner. But when her love for kids and learning shone through,…
With a heart full of compassion and a decade of experience, Dr Viljoen is stepping up to help the pets who need her most, even when their families can’t afford the…
Once struggling to find a job after school, Minenhle Simelane turned to his grandmother’s mat-making machine to craft something truly special: mats made from discarded waste! Durban, South Africa…
After enduring a severe fungal eye infection that caused temporary blindness, Amanda Cromhout healed and vowed to pursue a cause that would seek to restore the vision of those most…
She faced her fear and conquered it 64 times over! Tania Morkel, lovingly called “Table Mountain’s Iron Lady,” has triumphantly completed a breathtaking 64-day challenge, motivated by her recovery from…
Where mind meets heart
"The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude." - William James
