Volunteers and students came together to transform a plain wall into a vibrant space for Somerset West Night Shelter’s youngest. Cape Town, South Africa (29 September 2025) – A…
The country’s top lifesaving athletes are balancing studies, work, and training while inspiring the next generation through competition and service. Western Cape, South Africa (23 September 2025) – South…
This Alexandra-born kennel assistant turned his childhood love for animals into a life-changing climb to Africa’s highest peak. Tanzania (02 September 2025) – For many, summiting Mount Kilimanjaro is…
If we had tails, they’d be wagging. It’s a really special moment, picking up your puppy as a volunteer for SA’s guide-dogs association. Johannesburg, South Africa (21 August 2025)…
Two friends saw a need and decided to act. Now their volunteer-driven NPO, HuggingHandsZA, is connecting communities. Johannesburg, South Africa (24 July 2025) – In the heart of the…
Firefighters and emergency crews demonstrated extraordinary courage in containing a blaze on Cape Town’s Table Mountain, while swift action by law enforcement led to the arrest of a suspect now…
In the first quarter of this year, volunteer Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officers clocked just over 4,000 hours – a massive boost to the service. Western Cape, South Africa (16…
The location of the new Sea Rescue base has direct access to the beach, and this means the team can launch in under 20 minutes. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (22…
Where mind meets heart
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." - Coretta Scott King
