As part of their final mark, students at UP were tasked with finding creative ways to turn food waste into something you’d grab off the shelf and order from a…
Battery myths, charging fears and policy hurdles… Winstone Jordaan tackles them all in this powerful conversation about what’s really holding South Africa back from a cleaner, smarter future. South…
Tshwane University of Technology’s video on sustainable automotive technologies earns international acclaim, showcasing South African innovation on the world stage. Brisbane, Australia (01 October 2025) – South African engineering…
From losing his job during the pandemic to running a thriving organic plot, Daniel is inspiring his community and the next generation of farmers. Knysna, South Africa (21 September…
Dr Zanele Ntshidi’s Smart Irrigation Tool helps farmers save water and boost yields, putting South Africa in the spotlight at the 4th World Irrigation Forum. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (21…
A high school field trip introduced Anelisiwe Valuvalu to an innovative and locally produced solution to address the severe issue of period poverty in her community, leading to a ripple…
Jackie May highlighted why South Africa must reimagine its relationship with textiles from natural fibres and cultural heritage to the everyday choices we make about what we wear. Cape…
Students turned recycling into runway-ready ‘trashion’, and some of the looks were properly jaw-dropping. Johannesburg, South Africa (13 August 2025) – St Mary’s has a tradition that’s as clever…
At 72 and 75, Lisa and Colin could be enjoying quiet days at home. Instead, they’re building a crèche out of plastic bottles and changing the world for an entire…
A school in the Western Cape were wowed by a duo who donned dance-ready attire made out of materials rarely seen on a runway, re-purposed shopping bags! Thanks to a…
Where mind meets heart
“It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf and tell it to be quiet.” — Jennifer Ritchie Payette
